Political parties face ICO investigation over targeting voters on Facebook and Twitter
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has opened an investigation into how politicians and associated campaigners use data to target voters online across platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
UK Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham, who will be leading the review, has noted that while the timing of the announcement coincides with the forthcoming UK General Election the two are not related.
The ICO‘s investigation will assess the data protection risks arising from the use of data analytics for political purposes, with Denham saying she wants to “shine the light” on how voters’ data is used in digital political campaigns.
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Source: The Drum
