Read the latest updates from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Have you paid your data protection fee?
If you hold or process people's personal information – customers, suppliers or employees – then you may need to pay a data protection fee. Most organisations only have to pay either £40 or £60.
Some exemptions apply. You can check whether you need to pay using the fee checker.
Sign up for the Data Protection Practitioners' Conference (DPPC)
Registration is open for this year’s DPPC, which will take place online on Tuesday 8 October 2024. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a DPPC regular, there will be something for you regardless of experience level, sector or specialism. Register for this year’s free and virtual event: Register | DPPC 2024 (orcula.co.uk)
FOI requests: real names or fake?
The ICO have updated their guidance on recognising an FOI request to reflect the different ways of expressing a real name. Ultimately, if a requester uses a pseudonym, their request is invalid. Read guidance on how to recognise an FOI request
FOI: Do you document and update your processes?
Having up-to-date procedures for handling information requests in your organisation is crucial. It's equally important to ensure that all colleagues understand if a procedure has been updated, through documenting any changes. Read guidance on managing an FOI request
Supply chain attacks: what you need to know
Not sure what the ICO mean by a supply chain attack? Read the guidance to help you understand what it is, how it happens and what steps you can take to reduce the risks. Supply chain attacks | ICO