
Data Protection News Update 11 May 2026
United Kingdom How does live facial recognition work and how many UK police forces use it? United States NYC public schools get lousy grade on

United Kingdom How does live facial recognition work and how many UK police forces use it? United States NYC public schools get lousy grade on

United Kingdom ICO confirms that charities are given new flexibility to contact supporters under DUAA change UK Government survey reveals education sector under constant cyber

United Kingdom Health data of 500,000 UK residents up for sale on a Chinese website Court of Appeal clarifies that gambling addiction does not affect

United Kingdom Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use About 15,000 drivers can pursue Arnold Clark data breach claim United

United Kingdom Cyberattack Disrupts Northern Ireland Schools’ IT Network Metropolitan Police Investigate Ex-Meta Employee Over Massive Privacy Breach United States Alabama’s New Bill Signals Shift

ICO fines pendant alarm company £100,000 for unlawful marketing calls NHS staff refuse to work on Palantir’s £330 deal platform over ethical concerns United States

United Kingdom MPs urge the UK Government to reconsider giving Palantir access to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) data ICO and Ofcom align on age

United Kingdom Reform UK may breach data laws with free energy bills competition UK Investigates Leak of Information from Meeting about U.S. Base Request United

United Kingdom Police Scotland fined £66k and reprimanded following serious data mishandling ICO issues an open letter to tech firms to strengthen age checks United

United Kingdom UK launches consultation on under-16 social media ban and age verification reforms UK businesses warned about cybersecurity risks from Iran-linked hackers in Middle