United Kingdom: Adopted ICO Data protection audit framework

On 7 October 2024, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) published a Data protection audit framework designed to assist organisations in evaluating their compliance with key data protection requirements. The framework offers businesses in the public, private, and third sectors a structured way to assess and enhance their data protection practices. The framework includes nine toolkits, covering accountability, records management, information and cyber security, training and awareness, data sharing, requests for data, personal data breach management, artificial intelligence and age appropriate design. Each toolkit features a downloadable audit tracker, enabling organisations to monitor their progress and identify necessary improvements in managing personal data.