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Are you safe on social media?
Do you know exactly how much of your data is being collected, by who, and for what purpose? Our data protection experts examine how social media could put you at risk.
June 12, 2021
Biometric Data
Uber loses judgment over algorithmic firings
In February 2021, Uber lost a judgement in the Netherlands where it was challenged over the alleged ‘robo-firings’ of drivers. The Court of Amsterdam ordered Uber to reinstate six drivers who claim they were unfairly terminated “by algorithmic means.” Uber was also ordered to pay the fired drivers compensation. Uber had until March 29 to comply with the order, but failed to do so.
June 3, 2021
Biometric Data
Ubers use of facial identification software can lead to breaches of data protection legislation
BAME drivers claim that Uber’s facial identification software is discriminating against them. If shown to be true, this is not only a worker’s right issue, but also a clear breach of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
March 4, 2021
News
The ICO tells UK political parties to improve their data protection practices
The UK’s data protection watchdog – The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – has issued new guidance to help political parties achieve data protection compliance
March 2, 2021
Employer Data
Should you use the Police Federation to get compensation for the Equiniti data breach?
When news of this breach broke, the Police Federation told victims of this data breach that they did not have a claim. We disagreed with the assessment and started a test case against Equiniti.
November 16, 2020
Employer Data
Can you claim compensation for the Police Federation data breach?
The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has admitted that it suffered a severe data breach across a number of its databases. This data
September 15, 2020
Employer Data
Some police officers are suffering from stress after the Equiniti pension data breach
In August 2019, over 750 pension benefit statements, meant for officers of Sussex Police, were sent to the wrong postal addresses. Equiniti, a company that
September 15, 2020
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- Southend-on-Sea City Council October 17, 2024We issued a reprimand to Southend-on-Sea City Council in Essex after hidden data on a spreadsheet released as part of a freedom of information request revealed the sensitive personal details of staff
- Quick Tax Claims Limited October 15, 2024An ICO investigation revealed that Quick Tax Claims Limited had sent 7,863,547 unlawful text messages over the course of a month, resulting in 66,793 complaints – 93% of these stating there was no ‘opt out’ option. During the investigation, the ICO found that the company had purchased personal information from third-party suppliers that did not […]
- Quick Tax Claims Limited October 15, 2024An ICO investigation revealed that Quick Tax Claims Limited had sent 7,863,547 unlawful text messages over the course of a month, resulting in 66,793 complaints – 93% of these stating there was no ‘opt out’ option. During the investigation, the ICO found that the company had purchased personal information from third-party suppliers that did not […]
- National Debt Advice Limited October 14, 2024National Debt Advice sent 129,902 unsolicited direct marketing text messages to individuals in breach of regulation 22 of PECR resulting in over 4,000 complaints to the 7726 spam reporting service. The company was fined £30,000 and issued with an enforcement notice.
- National Debt Advice Limited October 14, 2024National Debt Advice sent 129,902 unsolicited direct marketing text messages to individuals in breach of regulation 22 of PECR resulting in over 4,000 complaints to the 7726 spam reporting service. The company was fined £30,000 and issued with an enforcement notice.
- Levales Solicitors LLP October 11, 2024Reprimand issued to Levales Solicitors LLP (‘Levales’) in respect of Articles 32(1)(b) and 32(1)(d). A threat actor accessed Levales’ cloud-based server using legitimate credentials and subsequently published data on the dark web. The incident affected 8,234 UK individuals, of which 863 individuals were deemed at high risk because of the nature of the data involved. […]
- WerepairUK Ltd October 10, 2024WerepairUK Ltd made 42,688 marketing calls to individuals in breach of regulation 21 of PECR. The company has been fined £80,000 and issued with an enforcement notice.
- WerepairUK Ltd October 10, 2024WerepairUK Ltd made 42,688 marketing calls to individuals in breach of regulation 21 of PECR. The company has been fined £80,000 and issued with an enforcement notice.
- Service Box Group Limited October 10, 2024Service Box Group Limited made 5,361 marketing calls to individuals in breach of regulation 21 of PECR. The company has been fined £40,000 and issued with an enforcement notice.
