The ICO is seeking permission to appeal the ruling on Clearview AI Inc handed down by the First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) on 17 October 2023. The tribunal reversed the £7.5 million penalty notice issued by the ICO against the facial image database company on the basis that the UK GDPR did not apply to companies processing data as a service to foreign law enforcement agencies. The Commissioner argues that the FTT incorrectly interpreted the law, as Clearview itself was not processing data for the purpose of foreign law enforcement. Read the ICO’s statement here. Continue reading