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FOI and communication

The Upper Tribunal recently considered the meaning of ‘reasonably practicable’ in s11 of the Freedom of Information Act. Jonathan Dixey analyses the ruling.
July 03, 2025
FOI and communication

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Families refusing access to support

Is home a suitable option for residence and care for a vulnerable adult if their family refuses access to support? Sophie Holmes analyses a recent ruling.
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AI solutions: the contractual issues

What are the key contractual issues that public sector organisations should prepare for when implementing an AI solution? Justin Harrington explains.
June 25, 2025
AI solutions: the contractual issues

Generative AI and data protection

Justin Harrington sets out what UK public sector organisations need to know when it comes to generative AI and data protection.
Jun 20, 2025
Generative AI and data protection

AI in the UK public sector

In the first in a series of articles on the adoption of AI by the public sector, Justin Harrington sets out some use cases and provides a regulatory overview.
Jun 12, 2025
AI in the UK public sector

Information governance and AI

What is the role of IG professionals in AI governance? Ibrahim Hasan explains.
May 29, 2025
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Practical tips for DSARs

Vicky Bowles looks at how local authorities can reduce the burden of handling data subject access requests.

The public sector and compliance with GDPR

The Information Commissioner’s Office has announced a review of its enforcement approach when it comes to the public sector’s compliance with GDPR. Ibrahim Hasan sets out the background to the announcement.

Facial recognition in schools

The Information Commissioner’s Office recently reprimanded a school for using facial recognition technology without carrying out a data protection impact assessment. Ibrahim Hasan looks at the ICO’s decision.

AI Regulation and the EU AI Act

2024 is going to be the year of AI regulation. As the impact of AI increases in our daily lives, governments and regulatory bodies globally are grappling with the need to establish clear guidelines and standards for its responsible use. Ibrahim Hasan looks at the latest developments.

Delo: clarity on ICO complaints

In October last year, the Court of Appeal handed down a ruling providing some helpful clarity on the Information Commissioner’s responsibilities vis-á-vis the handling of complaints lodged by data subjects, writes Lucy Jones.

ICO guidance on monitoring workers: what do employers need to know?

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance for employers on monitoring workers. This includes some useful commentary on lawful monitoring in the context of recent developments to working practices, including the rise in homeworking and the increased use of more advanced monitoring technology in the workplace, write Rachel Barnet and Hannah Pettit.

FOIA and aggregation of exemptions

“Exemption means Exemption” doesn’t cut it for the Court of Appeal: aggregation of exemptions is permitted under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Ben Mitchell analyses a significant ruling.

FOI backlogs at the forefront

FOI enforcement is a priority for the Information Commissioners Office. Ben Pumphrey and Alastair Turnbull examine the core duties of public bodies and the exemptions that exist.

Beware misusing personal data

A claimant recently won a High Court damages claim against a London borough for misuse of personal data, with the council ordered to pay £6,000 in damages. Ibrahim Hasan explains why.

Operating CCTV lawfully

A county court judge has ruled that Islington Council’s operated its CCTV system lawfully. Sam Fowles explains why.

Rogue employees and personal data

Ibrahim Hasan looks at the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) approach to individuals who seek to access/steal data from their employers for personal gain, and the implications for those employers.

GDPR and AI: The Rise of the Machines

Ibrahim Hasan looks at the practical steps public sector organisations can take to ensure they are using AI lawfully from a data protection perspective.

ICO reprimand for misuse of children’s data: a proportionate response or a let off?

Last week, the Department for Education received a formal reprimand from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) over a “serious breach” of the GDPR involving the unauthorised sharing of up to 28 million children’s personal data. But the Department has avoided a fine, despite a finding of “woeful” data protection practices. Ibrahim Hasan reports.

Subject access requests and delays

The Information Commissioner’s Officer recently took action against a range of public bodies over subject access delays. Ibrahim Hasan looks at the watchdog’s approach.

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