William Eichler 07 October 2024

New data protection audit framework launched

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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has today launched a new audit framework designed to help councils assess their compliance with data protection law.

The framework empowers public bodies and third sector organisations to identify necessary steps to improve their data protection practices and create a culture of compliance.

The framework has nine toolkits covering the following key areas:

• Accountability?

• Records management?

• Information & cyber security?

• Training and awareness?

• Data sharing?

• Requests for data?

• Personal data breach management?

• Artificial intelligence?

• Age-appropriate design?

Ian Hulme, ICO Director of Regulatory Assurance, said: ‘Our new audit framework will help build trust and encourage a positive data protection culture, as well as being flexible in targeting the most pressing areas of compliance. We want to empower organisations to embrace data protection as an asset, not just a legal requirement.’

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