Last time we signposted a helpful blog on the Meta changes and what is means for fundraisers (it’s still available if you missed it). The ICO has just released a statement on the changes to Meta’s ‘consent or pay’ model, including the reduction in the starting price point for UK users. You might find the […]
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Samsung refrigerators display ads
This might seem to come more from sci-fi than real life, but some Samsung refrigerators have started to display ads on their in-built large format screens, with no option to opt out (unless you disconnect it from the internet, of course). Perhaps it is the sign of things to come, but it doesn’t feel right […]
Pressure grows to extend Windows 10 support
As the deadline comes closer for Windows 10 support to generally expire, more organisations are publicly calling on Microsoft to extend it. For a good review of why Windows 10 could be extended, have a look at Security Now!s latest show notes on page 2 with the link https://www.grc.com/sn/sn-1044-notes.pdf. In the next Technology Insight, we […]
NCSC guidance on managing passwords
The National Cyber Security Centre has updated its guidance on managing passwords and you can read it with the link https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/top-tips-for-staying-secure-online/password-managers. Now could be a good time to check how your password management aligns with the NCSC recommendations, an integral part of demonstrating compliance with the UK GDPR.
Soft Opt-In and other DUAA amendments
According to the ICO website https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/what-we-do/our-plans-for-new-and-updated-guidance/direct-marketing-and-privacy-and-electronic-communications/ the guidance on soft opt-in, part of the direct marketing and PECR changes, is still on schedule for ‘Winter 2025/2026’ although it is disappointing that it has not been given more priority. The public consultation was due to launch in August but this has been pushed back to September. […]