The Sandbox Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched the beta phase of UK, 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 UK. 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.
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.