( October 9, 2026, 12:05 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Designers of "smart data" programs, which enable customers or businesses to share data with authorized third parties, should build privacy safeguards into their rules and technical standards, the UK’s Information Commission’s Office said in guidance. Designers should support lawful, secure and transparent sharing, while participating organizations remain responsible for identifying their data protection roles and meeting their legal obligations, the regulator said.Statement follows....
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