The first ICO fine under the GDPR

The first ICO fine under the GDPR

A year and a half after coming into effect in May 2018, the GDPR has seen its first fine handed out by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). This case highlights the importance of data protection for businesses, serving as a cautionary tale about the importance...
Providing information to the police

Providing information to the police

As outsourced DPOs, we come across a lot of interesting situations – such as the question of data protection when providing information to the police.  We understand that having the police either give you a call or arrive in person may be a daunting experience. The...
Questions relating to employee health data re: COVID-19

Questions relating to employee health data re: COVID-19

Can we ask employees if they have any COVID-19 symptoms or to notify us if they have been diagnosed? Yes. ICO states that it would be reasonable to ask people if they are experiencing symptoms. Data about an employee’s health, including whether or not they are...