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The moment of truth has arrived for the ICO

What comes to mind when you think of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? Are you filled with a sense of awe at the control it gives you over your personal data? Or does the creepy ad that knows you’re planning a trip to Barcelona give you the sinking feeling that little has changed?

Age Verification is dead – for now

Compulsory Age Verification for adult content was cancelled yesterday by Nicky Morgan, the Culture Secretary. However, the plans may well come back.

Government drops Age Verification plans

Reacting to news that plans for Age Verification for adult content have been halted, Jim Killock, Executive…

Response to the Consultation of the House of Lords Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee

Response to the Consultation of the House of Lords’ Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee 14th…

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