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ICO's March e-newsletter Welcome from John Edwards, the Information Commissioner In an age where data protection and privacy can be such broad topics, the fundamentals of keeping data secure are sometimes forgotten. That is the picture we’ve seen at the ICO. The number of cyber related data breaches is up nearly 20% over the past two years, and our experience is that many organisations need to take some of the more basic steps to protect information. Such steps are especially important as we see the unsettling pictures of events in Ukraine. As we flagged in last month’s newsletter, the National Cyber Security Centre is advising organisations to take the opportunity to strengthen cyber resilience. That might mean technical measures, but it can also mean increased vigilance, making sure systems are patched and up to date, and reminding staff of good practice around email and phishing attacks. There is a wealth of advice and guidance available to organisations, from the NCSC’s Cyber Essentials advice to guidance on our own ICO website. Our practical steps to keep IT systems safe are a great place to start, and we’ve also published guidance around ransomware this week. Cyber security is an important area for all, from big public sector organisations to small businesses. People need confidence in their privacy in order to share their data to access innovations and services. Good data security practices benefit us all. John https://newsletter.ico.org.uk/q/1AFUTiv9EP/wv
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