UK Information Commissioner, Christopher Graham, believes the start of 2012 “marks a pivotal moment for both data protection and freedom of information.” The ICO has released its Information Rights Strategy, which reveals their priorities in the areas of health; credit and finance; criminal justice; Internet and mobile services; and information security. For the first time, the ICO describes the information rights outcomes they are seeking and explain their approach to securing compliance. Their approach for the coming year will be “practical but principled” and focused on speaking up for information rights. Graham cautions businesses under economic pressures to avoid cutting corners and pushing boundaries when it comes to data protection and freedom of information because severe consequences can and will result.
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