Open Rights Group

This year we published our report into the UK data watchdog (Information Commissioner's Office).

We found an overly cautious approach to the enforcement of data protection law. This prioritises government and corporate preferences over the need for personal security.

We need strong data protection laws and a strong regulator who will act as the first line of defence for the British public.

Read more ➡️ https://www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releases/icos-failure-to-enforce-is-putting-the-public-at-risk/

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ICO’s failure to enforce is putting the public at risk

Digital rights campaigners have published the Alternative ICO Annual Report, an analysis of the actions taken by the ICO against companies and organisations that have breached data protection law.

Open Rights Group
Dec 28, 2024 at 4:44pmWeb
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@openrightsgroup In most practical matters, what we need is a negotiable position when interacting with the state or a business. In particular, the ability to refuse to submit sensitive data in the first place. The option not to tell the migration control where you've been, the option not to give the bank a biometric picture of your face, the option not to give landlord your payslip, the option to not let the bus operator take a picture of your passport with a mobile app