Investigation into data analytics for political purposes
In May 2017 the Information Commissioner announced a formal investigation into the use of data analytics for political purposes. The investigation is one of the largest of its kind and is ongoing. This page will be updated as and when developments arise.
Action taken so far
February 2022
- Statement on an agreement reached between Somerset Bridge Insurance Services Limited and the ICO
October 2020
February 2019
- Eldon Insurance (trading as GoSkippy) fined £60,000
- Enforcement notice served to Eldon Insurance (trading as GoSkippy)
- Leave.EU fined £45,000 and £15,000
November 2018
- Two notices of intent to Leave.EU.
- Notice of intent to Eldon Insurance (trading as GoSkippy).
- Preliminary enforcement notice to Eldon Insurance.
October 2018
- Monetary penalty notice for Facebook.
- Updated enforcement notice for Aggregate IQ.
August 2018
- Emma's Diary fined £140,000.
July 2018
- Warning letters issued to 11 political parties.
- Enforcement Notice for SCL Elections Ltd.
- Criminal prosecution for SCL Elections Ltd.
- Enforcement Notice for Aggregate IQ.
- Notice of Intent to Emma's Diary (Lifecycle Marketing (Mother and Baby) Ltd).
- Notice of Intent to Facebook.
- Audits of main credit reference companies and Cambridge University Psychometric Centre.