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The Children's Code

The Children’s Code

The first update from the ICO is that the transition year for the introduction of The Children’s Code (also known as The Age Appropriate Design Code) has passed, with the code having come into effect on September 2nd.

Vaccination passport scam

Action Fraud is reporting that fake NHS emails are circulating offering users a "digital passport" that “proves you have been vaccinated against COVID-19”. These emails are fake, and the links within them lead to genuine-looking websites that steal your personal and financial information.

Old fashioned typewriter with Fake news types on Data Protection Education headed paper

The Government has provided some guidance on the avoidance of disinformation online.

https://sharechecklist.gov.uk/

What is disinformation?

Disinformation is the deliberate creation or dissemination of false and/or manipulated information

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