The UK Information ##holder ’s Office ( ICO ) has launched the beta phase of Sandbox , its scheme to help organisations which use personal data develop innovative and publicly beneficial products . The ICO will ensure data protection rules are observed . Up to 10 public , private and voluntary organisations from start - ups to established operators can apply to take part in Sandbox . The ##com said it wanted to encourage innovation and provide an environment for new ideas and solutions to be tested without customers needing to worry about sustainability .
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched the beta phase of Sandbox, its scheme to help organisations which use personal data develop innovative and publicly beneficial products. The ICO will ensure data protection rules are observed. Up to 10 public, private and voluntary organisations from start-ups to established operators can apply to take part in Sandbox. The ICO said it wanted to support innovation and provide an environment for new ideas and technologies to be tested without organisations needing to worry about compliance.