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Paul Arnold MBE's opening speech at DPPC 2026

13 Oct 2026

ICO

This speech addresses the importance of data governance and public trust in innovation. UK organisations are encouraged to engage with the ICO for guidance on responsible AI use.

Implementation GuidanceSpeechCross-Sector

Agentic AI call for evidence

8 Oct 2026

ICO

This document is a call for evidence regarding agentic AI and data protection law. UK organisations are invited to provide feedback by 20 November 2026.

Regulation & ComplianceOpen consultationCross-Sector

ICO secures changes from leading AI developers as scrutiny extends to AI agents

8 Oct 2026

ICO

This document reports on changes secured from AI developers regarding data protection. UK organisations must respond to the call for evidence by 20 November 2026.

Regulation & ComplianceNewsTechnology

Facial recognition in policing: earning public trust through strong data protection governance

18 Aug 2026

ICO

This document discusses the governance of facial recognition technology in policing. UK police forces must improve data protection governance based on audit findings.

Regulation & ComplianceBlogPublic Sector

Evolving regulatory sandboxes to meet the demands of AI and emerging tech

30 Jul 2026

ICO

This document discusses the evolution of regulatory sandboxes for AI and emerging technologies. UK organisations should monitor developments as they may impact regulatory compliance and innovation opportunities.

Strategy & FrameworksBlogCross-Sector

One year on: marking the 12-month commencement of the Data (Use and Access) Act

23 Jun 2026

ICO

The document marks the one-year anniversary of the Data Use and Access Act's commencement. UK organisations must comply with new operational requirements and guidance related to data protection and automated decision-making.

Regulation & ComplianceBlogCross-Sector

ICO statement on the Government’s new advisory AI Growth Lab

8 Jun 2026

ICO

This statement discusses the launch of the advisory AI Growth Lab to support AI innovation in the legal sector. UK organisations must navigate data protection requirements confidently to ensure compliance while adopting AI technologies.

Implementation GuidanceStatementPublic Sector

ICO response to government on safe AI-powered innovation

29 May 2026

ICO

This document is the ICO's response to the government regarding safe AI-powered innovation. UK organisations must comply with evolving data protection laws as they develop and deploy AI technologies.

Regulation & ComplianceNewsCross-Sector

Five steps to protect your organisation from AI-powered cyber threats

14 May 2026

ICO

This document provides steps to protect organizations from AI-powered cyber threats. UK organizations must implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data under UK GDPR.

Implementation GuidanceBlogCross-Sector

New guidance to support public authorities dealing with AI-generated FOI requests

6 May 2026

ICO

New guidance has been published to assist public authorities in handling AI-generated Freedom of Information requests. UK organisations must apply existing FOI principles consistently to manage the complexities introduced by AI tools.

Implementation GuidanceNewsPublic Sector

Automated decisions can streamline the hiring process – with the right safeguards in place

31 Mar 2026

ICO

This document discusses the use of automated decision-making in recruitment. UK organisations must ensure safeguards are in place to protect jobseeker data rights and ensure fairness in decisions.

Regulation & ComplianceNewsOther/Mixed

Here’s what jobseekers need to know about automated recruitment decisions

31 Mar 2026

ICO

This document provides information on automated decision making in recruitment. UK organisations must ensure compliance with data protection rights and mitigate bias in automated decisions.

Regulation & ComplianceNewsCross-Sector

ICO consultation on the draft guidance about automated decision-making, including profiling

31 Mar 2026

ICO

This document is a consultation on draft guidance about automated decision-making and profiling. UK organisations must respond to the consultation by 29 May 2026.

Regulation & ComplianceClosed consultationCross-Sector

Why data protection lies at the heart of responsible police use of facial recognition technology

17 Mar 2026

ICO

This blog discusses the importance of data protection in the use of facial recognition technology by police. UK police forces must ensure compliance with data protection laws to maintain public trust and protect civil liberties.

Regulation & ComplianceBlogPublic Sector

International Data Protection Authorities issue joint statement on privacy risks of AI-generated imagery

23 Feb 2026

ICO

This document is a joint statement from international data protection authorities regarding AI-generated imagery. UK organizations should monitor the implications of privacy risks associated with AI-generated content.

International CooperationStatementCross-Sector

ICO announces investigation into Grok

3 Feb 2026

ICO

The ICO has opened investigations into XIUC and X.AI regarding the Grok AI system's processing of personal data. UK organisations must ensure compliance with data protection laws to avoid significant penalties.

Regulation & ComplianceStatementTechnology

AI’ll get that! Agentic commerce could signal the dawn of personal shopping ‘AI-gents’

8 Jan 2026

ICO

The report discusses the potential of agentic AI in personal shopping. UK organisations must ensure compliance with data protection laws to build public trust in these technologies.

Regulation & ComplianceNewsTechnology

Statement in response to Grok AI on X

7 Jan 2026

ICO

This is a statement regarding compliance with UK data protection law by Grok AI. UK organisations must ensure they handle personal data lawfully and respect individuals' rights.

Regulation & ComplianceStatementTechnology

John Edwards' opening speech at DPPC 2025

14 Oct 2025

ICO

This speech addresses the importance of data protection and the role of AI in enhancing services. UK organisations should be aware of the evolving regulatory landscape and the need for responsible innovation.

Strategy & FrameworksSpeechCross-Sector

UK Upper Tribunal hands down judgment on Clearview AI Inc

8 Oct 2025

ICO

The UK Upper Tribunal has upheld the Information Commissioner's appeal against Clearview AI Inc regarding data protection violations. UK organizations must ensure compliance with UK data protection law when processing personal information of UK residents, regardless of their location.

Regulation & ComplianceNewsTechnology
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