We have seen a transformative period in our digital history, with privacy established as a mainstream concern, and with complex societal conversations increasingly asking data protection questions. This report shows the ICO has been at the centre of those discussions, from how facial recognition technology is used to how we protect children online. The Age Appropriate Design Code is the most important piece of work covered in this report, and shows the ICO at its best: tackling challenging issues, consulting with those affected and taking practical steps that will prompt important changes that benefit society.

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