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Coronavirus (COVID-19)—ICO publishes blog clarifying data protection basics

Published on: 27 March 2020
Published by LNB News

LNB News 27/03/2020

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Issue Date: 27 March 2020

Published Date: 27 March 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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Ian Hulme, Director for Regulatory Assurance at the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has written a blog to clarify the basic data protection requirements for members of the public supporting the most vulnerable individuals throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The purpose of the blog is to provide established community groups, services and charities with clarity on how to apply the law during this unprecedented period. When dealing with personal information, Hulme has proposed six methods of dealing with such data.

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