Innovative Technology renews GDPR certification for biometric age assurance systems
Innovative Technology (ITL) has renewed its GDPR certification from the Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS) for age estimation devices, demonstrating…
UK GDPR
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ICO hits Imgur owner with £250K fine for mishandling children’s data
Imgur, which suspended access for users in the UK in September 2025 over concerns about a forthcoming fine from the…
UK tribunal reinstates fine against Clearview AI, clarifies GDPR scope
A 7.5 million-pound (US$10 million) fine levied against Clearview AI by the UK Information Commissioner for violating data privacy regulations…
UK school reprimanded by ICO for using facial recognition without DPIA
A school in Chelmsford, Essex, has been reprimanded by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for the unlawful implementation of facial…
‘Highly effective age assurance’ poorly defined in Ofcom consult, says AVPA
The Age Verification Provider’s Association (AVPA) has issued an extensive response to the UK regulator’s consultation on “Protecting children from…
Takeaways from the ICO’s draft guidance on biometric data
By David J. Oberly, Biometric Privacy & Data Privacy Attorney The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) recently published draft guidance…
Facewatch facial recognition declared compliant with UK data protection law
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) says facial recognition vendor Facewatch complies with UK Data Protection laws, allowing retailers to continue…
‘New and improved’ UK GDPR to save £4.7B over ten years, ensure data adequacy
When the UK left the European Union, it effectively copy pasted the GDPR to create the near identical UK GDPR….
Fourth UK GDPR certification scheme covering work credentials approved
In the UK, the Information Commissioner has approved the latest round of UK GDPR certification scheme criteria, this time addressing…
Scottish schools’ canteen facial recognition ‘likely infringed’ GDPR: ICO
A letter from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK data protection authority, has told North Ayrshire Council (NAC) that…
