Helping us strike the right balance between journalism and data protection

Privacy and freedom of expression are both fundamental rights that are equally vital to our society, democracy and way of life. But they can sometimes appear to be in conflict with each other. Our data protection laws aim to reconcile these rights and achieve a crucial balance. But it is important that those organisations engaged in journalism know how to apply the requirements and exemptions in practice.

Link: Helping us strike the right balance between journalism and data protection
Source: ICO .org.uk

The Air Quality (Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles Database) (England and Wales) Regulations 2019

These Regulations, which extend to England and Wales, make provision about information relating to taxis and private hire vehicles as part of the aim of securing compliance with Articles 13(1) and 23(1) of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe.

Link: The Air Quality (Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles Database) (England and Wales) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk