Events

Data Protection Conference - Westminster Insight
26 Nov 2026 9:30 am
Data Protection
London
Price: £0.00

Public Sector Insights: Information Governance - Blake Morgan
12 Dec 2026 10:00 am
Data Protection
Online (Live)
Price: £0.00

How to Handle a Subject Access Request - Act Now
15 Dec 2026 10:00 am
Data Protection
Online (Live)
Price: From £449 plus VAT

AI information threats ‘almost certain’ to worsen future crisis events, research warns

A new research report from the Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS) has warned that artificial intelligence–driven information threats are increasingly being weaponised during crisis events and now pose systemic risks to public safety, national security and democratic stability.

March 19, 2026

AI information threats ‘almost certain’ to worsen future crisis events, research warns

News

Tribunal finds ICO breached duty to update complainant but takes no action as outcome ultimately provided

March 19, 2026

The First Tier Tribunal (FTT) has found that the Information Commissioner failed to comply with his statutory duty to update a complainant on the progress of her data protection complaint within the timescales required by the Data Protection Act 2018 but declined to order any remedy after concluding that the ICO ultimately provided a final outcome.

ICO and Ofcom see off challenge to refusal to disclose tech‑platform meeting information

March 18, 2026

The First-tier Tribunal has upheld an Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) decision that Ofcom was entitled to rely on section 44 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) to withhold information about its engagement with major technology companies during the development of its Illegal Content Codes of Practice.

Tribunal Upholds ICO’s Decision to Reject Request for Chris Kaba Shooting Footage as “Vexatious”

Mar 18, 2026

London borough unable to collect council tax for over three months following cyber attack

Mar 18, 2026

Tribunal strikes out data protection appeal despite ICO delay in issuing complaint outcome

Mar 17, 2026

ICO sets out data protection expectations for police use of Facial Recognition Technology

Mar 17, 2026

Companies House admits Webfiling security incident

Mar 16, 2026

Dentist’s FOI battle fails as tribunal backs GDC over excessive cost of compliance

Mar 12, 2026

Police Scotland fined £66,000 for mishandling sensitive personal data

Mar 11, 2026

Government sets out statutory plan for new Digital ID system

Mar 11, 2026

Tribunal overturns ICO decision on FOIA cost aggregation in FCDO case

Mar 10, 2026

Tribunal backs BBC in FOI dispute over Broadcasting House security files

Mar 10, 2026

New platform to give care-experienced and adopted people better access to their records to be launched later in 2026

Mar 10, 2026

TfL hack exposed data of around 10 million people

Mar 06, 2026

Tribunal backs DWP in FOI battle over fraud‑detection DPIAs

Mar 03, 2026

FTT rejects appeal against non-disclosure of health centre security plan

Mar 03, 2026

ICO launches new self‑service tool to help organisations assess restricted transfers under UK GDPR

Mar 03, 2026

Foreign Office ordered to release parts of David Cameron’s 2013 China briefing

Mar 02, 2026

Wrongdoing ignored and those who speak up victimised at alarming levels says whistleblowing charity

Feb 27, 2026

Tribunal overturns ICO decision after NHS Trust’s undisclosed spreadsheet undermines cost‑limit refusal

Feb 27, 2026

ICO opens consultation on updated research, archiving and statistics guidance

Feb 27, 2026

Tribunal rejects journalist’s FOIA appeal over UKRI research‑integrity emails

Feb 26, 2026

ICO can’t keep up with demand indefinitely warns outgoing Information Commissioner

Feb 25, 2026

Civil Justice Council working group on use of AI in preparing court documents issues consultation

Feb 25, 2026

Court of Appeal restores broad definition of “personal data” in DSG Retail ruling

Feb 24, 2026

Tribunal warns lawyers over AI use after fake case citations trigger misconduct hearings

Feb 24, 2026

Tribunal backs council in Bradford reservoirs information appeal

Feb 24, 2026

Planning Inspectorate updates guidance on use of AI in casework evidence

Feb 23, 2026

Global data protection authorities issue joint warning over privacy risks of AI‑generated imagery

Feb 23, 2026

City of London Police issued ICO reprimand over prolonged SAR delays

Feb 20, 2026

ICO issues FOIA information notice to Croydon Council over delayed response in IC‑398063‑X9L3 case

Feb 19, 2026

Tribunal orders DESNZ to release wind farm noise guidance tender documents

Feb 16, 2026

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Why AI must power
the next wave
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delivery

For years, national housing policy has wrestled with the tension between
aspiration and delivery. Targets have been set and missed; waiting lists
have grown longer,and the most vulnerable people in our society have
been left with fewer safe,affordable places to call home. Technology has a
key role to play to address this situation writes Andrew Lloyd
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Features

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Care leavers and redaction of records

Is redaction of records necessary for privacy, or a cause of harm and frustration? Peter Garsden of the Access to Care Records Campaign Group explores the issues.

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Mobile phones, AI and schools

New guidance on mobile phones and AI could impact school regulation, writes Jen Davie.

Transparency in FII cases

In a recent case Mrs Justice Lieven dealt with Transparency Orders in care proceedings. Graeme Bentley analyses the ruling.

Substituted decision notices and contempt of court

A council was recently held in contempt for non-compliance with a First-Tier Tribunal decision following a freedom of information request about fixed bollards. John Goss looks at the lessons from the judgment.

Preparing for June 2026: A guide to local authority data protection complaint processes

From June 2026, local authorities will have to have a process to deal with data protection complaints, under one of the changes coming in…

Councillors in an increasingly digital age

Geoff Wild looks at some of the issues raised by councillors’ use of social media, electronic communication, personal email addresses and…

Contempt, disclosure failures, and information governance

Matthew Simpson provides some important takeaways from a recent Court of Appeal finding of contempt against a Chief Constable over his…

Judging the use of AI

Francesca Whitelaw KC highlights key points from recent guidance and authorities on the use of AI in legal practice.

Managing AI Risks in Local Government

Amardeep Gill and Tayler-Mae Porter provide practical guidance for legal teams on the use of AI in local government.

S166 DPA 2018: Don’t mistake the FTT for a Data Ombudsman

The FTT has just delivered two concise and punchy, procedural reminders: s166 DPA 2018 appeals are strictly for procedural challenges, not…

Subject access requests: key issues for schools and academy trusts

Andrew Gallie shares some practical tips to help schools manage subject access requests effectively.

The meaning of ‘vexatious’ / ‘manifestly unreasonable’

Conor Monighan sets out the key points from a recent First-tier Tribunal decision on whether an FOI request was vexatious.

Public Sector Insights: Information Governance - Blake Morgan

Join Blake Morgan for this live webinar where Ellie Cater, Legal Director, along with Tomos Lewis, Partner, will deliver this session on Information Governance and recent key developments, including, but not limited to:

A look-back at data protection and freedom of information in 2025, including;
- The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025,
- Key ICO activity,
- Legislative developments.
A look-forward to 2026, including;
- The Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill.

Participants can pose questions in advance and gain valuable insight on issues arising.

Please click on the button below to book your place. If you have any questions for our speakers then please add them to the registration form.

Event Information

Event Date	12 Dec 2026 10:00 am
Individual Price	Free
Location	Online (Live)

S166 DPA 2018: Don’t mistake the FTT for a Data Ombudsman

The FTT has just delivered two concise and punchy, procedural reminders: s166 DPA 2018 appeals are strictly for procedural challenges, not for re-running a losing data protection complaint, writes Aaron Moss.

Data protection damages: Equiniti in the Court of Appeal

The Court of Appeal recently heard an appeal from an order striking out most of the individual claims in a collective action arising from a data breach. Robin Hopkins analyses a landmark ruling.

Contempt, disclosure failures, and information governance

Matthew Simpson provides some important takeaways from a recent Court of Appeal finding of contempt against a Chief Constable over his police force’s information governance failures.

Preparing for June 2026: A guide to local authority data protection complaint processes

From June 2026, local authorities will have to have a process to deal with data protection complaints, under one of the changes coming in under the Data Use and Access Act 2025. Vicki Bowles looks at what is required, and what might be helpful based on her experience of dealing with complaints in various contexts.

Care leavers and redaction of records

Is redaction of records necessary for privacy, or a cause of harm and frustration? Peter Garsden of the Access to Care Records Campaign Group explores the issues.