The next privacy shield? EU approves EU-US Data Privacy Framework
In this article, we discuss the key points of the long-awaited EU-US Data Privacy Framework as well as what it means for organisations based in the UK
13 July 2023
COVID-19: Legal implications of the UK Government’s new contact-tracing app
We investigate the data protection implications of contact-tracing apps, as the UK Government begins trialling the new NHSX app this week
07 May 2020
COVID-19: The ICO issues new guidance on contact-tracing apps
The ICO has released guidance on the development of contact-tracing apps, as the digital arm of the NHS (NHSX) trials its new app
19 May 2020
Group litigation for personal data breaches – where are we now?
A new wave of group litigation under data protection legislation means that businesses need to be increasingly vigilant when negotiating data protection indemnities
14 February 2020
EasyJet suffers large scale data breach and faces potential group litigation
In April EasyJet reported that it had been targeted in a sophisticated cyber-attack, affecting approximately nine million customers
26 June 2020
Managing the costs of Subsidy Control Act appeals
The Court of Appeal has set out principles that will influence the scope, costs and cost risk of subsidy decision appeals under the Subsidy Control Act 2022
13 July 2023
UK government changes tack on contact tracing app
The UK government has announced the contact tracing app is moving from a ‘centralised’ to a ‘de-centralised’ model, but what does this mean for user privacy?
30 June 2020
Attorney General issues opinion on validity of Privacy Shield and Model clauses
Model Clauses remain valid but doubts cast over Privacy Shield
23 December 2019
COVID-19: Data protection obligations and cyber security advice for organisations
With the rapid development of COVID-19, we look at data protection and cybersecurity risks organisations should look out for
09 April 2020
You’ve discovered a cyber or data breach – what should you do next?
This article highlights the key issues a business needs to address in the immediate aftermath of a cyber or data incident
22 May 2020
CJEU issues verdict on EU-US Privacy Shield and Model Clauses
Privacy Shield invalid but the Model Clauses remain effective. Focus is now on supervising authorities to control and monitor data flows to third countries
17 July 2020
GMP equalisation exercises - some help for beleaguered trustees
PASA has published a raft of new guidance to help schemes tackle their GMP equalisation exercises. We highlight some key next steps for trustees from the guides
10 December 2021