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UK’s top data regulator resigns, citing ‘poor judgement’

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By Frank Hersey Verified, Joseph Bambridge Verified
| POLITICO Europe Verified
LONDON — John Edwards has resigned from his role running the U.K.’s data protection watchdog, citing “poor judgement” in interactions with colleagues. Edwards, who had helmed the U.K.’s Information Commission since 2022, had been subject to an independent workplace probe that began in February and concluded last week, finding there was “a case to answer.” The data watchdog said at the time that the next steps were for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to determine.
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UK picks new online safety watchdog

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By Frank Hersey Verified
| POLITICO Europe Verified
LONDON — The U.K. government has named Ian Cheshire, former chair of Channel 4, as its preferred candidate as chair of the media regulator Ofcom. Cheshire’s appointment is still subject to a parliamentary hearing by the Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee, which is chaired by former Ofcom staffer Chi Onwurah. Cheshire was most recently the chair of Channel 4 up until April last year.
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Apple launches age verification for UK iPhone users

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By Frank Hersey Verified
| POLITICO Europe Verified
LONDON — Apple has launched age verification requirements for U.K. holders of Apple accounts via an update to its operating system. Users will have to confirm that they are 18 or older to use “certain services or features, or take certain actions” on their account, an Apple support page updated on Tuesday states. The move was welcomed by the U.K. media regulator, Ofcom.
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