COVID-19 causing error On 25th May 2020, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) “attributed 337 data breaches in the fourth quarter of 2019 to the perennial issue of data being “emailed to incorrect recipient”.” [1] When we break this down, it…

What is the Information Commissioner’s Office? The Information Commissioner’s Office (better known as the ICO) is an independent public body and regulatory office dealing with Data Protection regulations (The Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulations) and…

Latest research suggests that almost half of UK organisations have been reported to the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) over a breach, since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force two years ago. Findings in a new report from,…

Ever wondered why relevant advertisement appears on your social media page? Well, cookies (not the kind that we all like!) are small text files that a website will put on your browsing history whilst you are viewing that website. However,…

The idea NHSX are a joint unit who “drive the digital transformation of care.”[1] They have produced a resolution to potentially help ease the restrictions and end lockdown sooner, without risking public safety in the form of a contact-tracing app.…

Same protection Although Brexit is now over, the UK has thankfully not escaped the provisions of GDPR that is vastly becoming a significant and fundamental protection of our privacy and human rights. For now, the European Union (EU) GDPR will…

What is the Law? The Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998 was the legislation which governed how data should be stored and processed. It imposed a duty on organisations to protect people’s sensitive data. This was defined as information relating to…

Ground-breaking judgment for data breach claims Before 2018, if someone had their data breached, they would have to prove how this privacy violation has affected them. However, following an appeal to a dismissed case against Google in late 2018 on…

Why can I be compensated? Whilst a data breach cannot be undone, we can help you obtain compensation which acknowledges that a breach has occurred and as much as possible, puts you back in the position which you would have…