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Cyber Monthly Wrap-Up (UK, EMEA And The US) – March 2024

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Welcome to HSF's March wrap up which features our top picks for cyber-related news in the UK, EMEA and US.

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Welcome to HSF's March wrap up which features our top picks for cyber-related news in the UK, EMEA and US.

In a world overflowing with individual incidents and long-form analysis, our short articles are aimed at cutting through the noise, pointing you to key developments, providing you with learning points at a glance and signposting you to longer form content. If you would like to find out more, do reach out to one of our international team.

Information Commissioner's Office publishes new fining guidance

Information Commissioner's Office – 18 March 2024

On 18 March 2024, the Information Commissioner's Office (the "ICO"), issued updated guidance (the "Guidance") on issuing fines under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (the "UK GDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018 (the "DPA 2018"). The guidance replaces the sections about penalty notices in the ICO's Regulatory Action Policy which was published in November 2018. The Guidance also provides further

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