‘The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance setting out how it will determine penalty notices and calculate fines under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA).’
OUT-LAW.com, 22nd March 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Thousands of women, potentially hundreds of thousands, are owed compensation because of government failings related to the way changes to the state pension age were made, a long-awaited official report has said.’
The Guardian, 21st March 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A national press advert for Aldi claiming the discounter was the “home of Britain’s cheapest Christmas dinner” misled consumers, a watchdog has ruled.’
The Independent, 20th March 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The UK’s competition watchdog is to launch an in-depth investigation into the veterinary market due to concerns over poor competition and limited consumer choice, the outcome of which could have direct implications on buy-and-build investors in the sector, commercial and competition law experts have said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 15th March 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Prison staff failed to properly check on a prisoner the morning he was found dead, the prisons ombudsman has ruled.’
BBC News, 18th March 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘In the latest episode of Talking Pensions (recorded in January 2024), Paul talks to the Pensions Ombudsman, Dominic Harris. They discuss Dominic’s background in pensions, the work of the Ombudsman, the recent cyber-incident and the key issues likely to emerge in the future.’
Pensions Barrister, 7th March 2024
Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com
‘The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has backtracked on its decision to ban a Calvin Klein advertisement featuring the British singer FKA twigs, citing the “strength of public feeling”.’
The Guardian, 6th March 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to West Midlands Police (WMP) after the force “repeatedly” mixed up two people’s personal information.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st March 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Dozens of “major” compliance breaches have been unearthed at the Bank of England, despite progress to fix shortcomings after misuse of the central bank’s audio feed by hedge funds four years ago.’
The Guardian, 4th March 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Investigators looking into one of the UK’s biggest abuse scandals have said they hope to find answers into how it was allowed to happen and provide “some level of closure” for the victims.’
The Guardian, 28th February 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘New guidance has been issued by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to help content platforms meet their duties under the UK’s Online Safety Act in a way that accords with UK data protection law.’
OUT-LAW.com, 27th February 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘The UK competition watchdog has opened an investigation into eight housebuilders after evidence they may be sharing commercially sensitive information.’
The Guardian, 26th February 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The prisons and probation ombudsman (PPO) will post weekly updates identifying those who have died, the prison where they were being held and the date of their death.’
The Independent, 22nd February 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The UK’s chief inspector of borders and immigration has called it “scandalous” that his watchdog role could be left vacant while the Rwanda scheme is introduced.’
The Guardian, 19th February 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has called on North Northamptonshire Council to pay nearly £15,000 after the local authority’s failings led to a child missing out on education for two years.’
Local Government Lawyer, 12th February 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A mother and her two young children were forced to eat their Christmas dinner on the floor after water flooded their flat and they were moved into temporary accommodation. The housing ombudsman has ordered their landlord, Yorkshire Housing, to pay nearly £4000 to the family after it found they were guilty of severe maladministration over the handling of the leak, damp and mould.’
The Independent, 6th February 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has attacked the Government over a lack of transparency in measures to protect the environment.’
Local Government Lawyer, 25th January 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has recommended that Peterborough City Council pay more than £2,900 after its delay in revising the housing priority of a vulnerable man.’
Local Government Lawyer, 24th January 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Ofcom is to gain more powers over BBC online services, including the BBC News website, as part of a series of changes unveiled by the government.’
BBC News, 22nd January 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Housing Ombudsman has criticised Croydon Council after finding severe maladministration in four cases that covered several aspects of the landlord’s responsibilities, including anti-social behaviour, adaptations and mutual exchange.’
Local Government Lawyer, 16th January 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
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