ICO Code of Practise gets lukewarm reception from security experts

So the Information Commissioner’s Office has finally published the new code of practice for the collection of personal data online. The ‘Personal Information Online Code of Practice‘ has been described by Christopher Graham, the Information Commissioner, as the first guidance document of its kind. He warned business that if they “mislead consumers or collect information you don’t need and you are likely to diminish customer trust and face enforcement action from the ICO. Organisations must be transparent so that consumers can make online privacy choices and see how their information will be used.” during the launch of the code.