United Kingdom: ICO inquiry into period and fertility tracking apps over data security concerns
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
07 Sep 2023 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Announced ICO inquiry into period and fertility tracking apps over data security concerns
On 7 September 2023, the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) announced an inquiry into period and fertility tracking apps in response to concerns over data security. A poll commissioned by the ICO revealed that women are more worried about ho…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority