The Privacy Partnership Podcast with Robert Bateman
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Robert Bateman provides the latest on data protection and privacy, with regular solo news updates and short-form interviews. Brought to you by Privacy Partnership: www.privacypartnernship.com
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The podcast covers key themes related to data protection laws, privacy updates, and regulatory changes. Episodes often feature discussions on pivotal topics, such as the recent ICO fine imposed on Birthlink for improper handling of adoption records, and an exploration of the implications of the Data (Use and Access) Act on privacy policies and customer data sharing.
Robert Bateman provides the latest on data protection and privacy, with regular solo news updates and short-form interviews. Brought to you by Privacy Partnership: www.privacypartnership.com
The ICO and the UK Government have come to an understanding: ”No surprises”, ”supportive challenge”, and a seat at the table for the Commissioner.
A Memorandum of Understanding signed today between the ICO and the UK Government formalises an already pretty cosy relationship between the regulator and its largest stakeholder.
While the MoU explicitly preserves the ICO's independenceit leans heavily on collaboration over confrontation.
Both parties have agreed to a ”free flow of information” to manage risks early. There will be ”no surprises”.
The ICO's role is characterised as one of providing ”expert advice” and ”supportive challenge.” Private sector organisations may or may not expect the same treatment.
The Information Commissioner will attend the Government’s Transformation Board and Security Board on a six-monthly basis.
The Government has also committed to publishing an annual assurance statement on data safety and appointing the Government Chief Data Officer as the accountable person for cross-government risk.
The MoU effectively codifies the ”public sector approach.” The ICO is positioning itself as a strategic partner to the state.
Whether this helps avoid another Ministry of Defence Afghanistan data breach remains to be seen.
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