
Data Protection News Update 12 January 2026
United Kingdom UK government launches cyber action plan to strengthen public-sector security and protect digital services Ofcom scrutinises X and Grok over non-consensual AI images United

United Kingdom UK government launches cyber action plan to strengthen public-sector security and protect digital services Ofcom scrutinises X and Grok over non-consensual AI images United

United Kingdom EU renews adequacy decision with United Kingdom Update on the November Cyberattacks against London Councils United States Disney to Pay $10M over Alleged

United Kingdom Investigation after data breach affects thousands United States US pauses implementation of $40 billion technology deal with Britain Can law enforcement access Google

United Kingdom ICO warns of legal action over distressing UK care-record access process Data of Royal Cornwall Hospital’s staff disclosed in a data breach United

United Kingdom ICO to review how mobile games protect children’s data and online safety Post Office reprimanded by the ICO for preventable data breach United

United Kingdom Multiple London Borough Councils under Cyberattacks Jersey Proposes Enhanced Cyber Resilience Legislation United States Indiana Enacts Comprehensive Consumer Data Protection Law Major Banking

United Kingdom Personal details of Tate galleries job applicants leaked online UK poised to open up Covid-era data despite doctors’ fears United States Senator opposes

United Kingdom UK Government announces Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to modernise the country’s cyber security in critical industries Police in Yorkshire to begin using

United Kingdom South Gloucestershire Council apologises for data breach exposing residents’ details UK water systems face growing cyber threat United States US lawmakers target Flock