Know that your small organisation needs to protect personal information but not sure where to begin?
With bitesize modules our new Data Protection Essentials training will get you up an running in no time.
A couch-to-5K programme for data protection: ico.org.uk/for-organisations…

ALT Illustration of a variety of sole traders and small business owners, dressed in their work wear, running off to learn about data protection. The text reads: "Give your small organisation a head start on data protection. The new ICO training course is free and takes you through everything you need to know, step-by-step. Data Protection Essentials. Practical training from the regulator."
Our helpline and live chat services will be closed this afternoon from 12pm. They will re-open on Monday at 9am.
Some quick links here:
📍 make a complaint: ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint
📍 report a breach: ico.org.uk/for-organisations…
📍 pay your fee: ico.org.uk/fee
Our helpline and live chat services will be closed today between 9am and 11am.
Some quick links here:
📍 make a complaint: ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint
📍 report a breach: ico.org.uk/for-organisations…
📍 pay your fee: ico.org.uk/fee
ICO - Information Commission's Office retweeted
Cheshire FA recently teamed up with the @ICONews to deliver a webinar for our football workforce, highlighting the importance of effective data management.
Read more at buff.ly/12cbNBs
NEW: Today marks the beginning of a new phase for our organisation.
We’ve officially transitioned to the Information Commission, welcomed our new Board, appointed Maggie Carver as Deputy Chair, and opened our new headquarters in Manchester.
Read more: ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/med…
NEW: TikTok has agreed to pay the £12.7m fine we imposed in 2023 after withdrawing its appeal of the penalty notice.
They've also dropped the appeal against our information notice for a separate investigation into TikTok’s use of children’s data in its recommender systems.
Read more about the case: ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/med….
Our helpline and live chat service are closed all day today. We will reopen tomorrow 15 September.
Some quick links here:
📍 make a complaint: ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint
📍 report a breach: ico.org.uk/for-organisations…
📍 pay your fee: ico.org.uk/fee
We are investigating Police Scotland’s compliance when handling subject access requests.
Read our full statement: ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/med…
Do you know what your child or grandchild is really experiencing online?
There can be a gap between what children experience online and what adults think is happening.
Regular conversations about online privacy can help.
Please do get your questions in!
Thanks @MumsnetTowers
What do apps and games know about your child, and how can you protect their privacy?
Ask Emily Keaney, Deputy Commissioner at @ICOnews, in our live AMA on Tuesday 15 September, 7–9pm.
Post your question now: mumsnet.com/talk/AMA/5576939…
25% of primary aged children have shared their real name online - yet a 1 in 5 parents and carers have never spoken to them about online privacy.
Our resources are designed to help the parents of children between four and eleven have those conversations: ico.org.uk/switched-on-to-pr…
We teach our children to stay safe on the streets. We must also teach them to stay safe online.
It was great to speak with the @ICOnews about its campaign helping children from the age of four develop the skills to navigate the digital world safely and confidently.
Online safety starts early.
ICO - Information Commission's Office retweeted
Darlo MP @Lola__McEvoy is working with @ICOnews to help parents keep children safe online so I asked her what parents in Newcastle should know. You can can never start too early with being safe online. Go to ico.org.uk/switchedon for free practical support!
Our helpline, live chat and social media responses are now closed for the bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Useful links here:
📍Make a complaint: ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/
📍Report a breach: ico.org.uk/for-organisations…
📍Pay your fee: ico.org.uk/for-organisations…
🆕 We’ve fined Elderly Aids Ltd (EAL) £190,000 for making illegal marketing calls to people.
EAL deliberately targeted elderly people claiming to protect them from nuisance calls while attempting to sell call-blocking devices.
Read all the details about this case on our website: ico.org.uk/elderlyaids
NEW: Our latest research has shown there’s a growing gap between parental confidence and children’s digital reality.
Read more about the research: ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/med….
We’ve found the habits children develop in their early years could shape how they navigate the internet as they get older. Our Switched on to privacy campaign is here to help families.
Try out our tools today: ico.org.uk/switched-on-to-pr….
ICO - Information Commission's Office retweeted
We’re delighted to welcome the @ICOnews to the Government Village at #DigiGovExpo 2026.
Looking forward to conversations around data protection, privacy, and trust in digital services.
View the agenda: hubs.la/Q04jM_N30
Book your spot: hubs.la/Q04jNwSj0
NEW: We’ve taken action against ACRO Criminal Records Office after a hacker gained prolonged access to their public facing website and content management system.
Read more about this case on our website: ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/med….


















