On January 30, 2017, the Information Commissioner's Office ("ICO") gave notice to 11 UK charities threatening fines for breaches of the UK Data Protection Act. The charities have 28 days to respond. The notices come as part of ICO's wider review of the use of personal data by charities and concerns about media reports of pressure on supporters to contribute donations.
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