We've updated our Q&As about Vaccination and COVID status checks, and the data protection issues involved.

You can find comprehensive answers and advice here: https://ico.org.uk/global/data-protection-and-coronavirus-information-hub/coronavirus-recovery-data-protection-advice-for-organisations/vaccination-and-covid-status-checks/

One of the most common myths of data sharing is that you can’t share it in an emergency situation.

Fact: You can share data in an emergency, and you should do whatever is necessary and proportionate to save someone’s life. Data protection does not stop that.

NEW: We have launched an investigation into the use of private correspondence channels at the Department of Health and Social Care.
Read Elizabeth Denham’s blog for more: https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/news-and-events/news-and-blogs/2021/07/ico-launches-investigation-into-the-use-of-private-correspondence-channels/

NEW: The EU Commission has announced today that adequacy decisions for the UK have been approved.

Read Elizabeth Denham's statement on the announcement here: https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/news-and-events/news-and-blogs/2021/06/ico-statement-in-response-to-the-eu-commission-s-announcement-on-the-approval-of-the-uk-s-adequacy/

We’ve created a suite of resources to help your staff take extra care when sharing information.

They cover some of the most common mistakes such as sending information to the wrong person or not appropriately disposing of information.

Download them here: http://ow.ly/twkX50F1bDW