The European Commission addresses the impact of Brexit on data protection rules
The European Commission has published its notice outlining the data protection rules that will apply following Brexit. These changes may significantly impact both EU and UK businesses.
17 January 2018
COVID-19: What actions should Data Protection Officers be taking?
With the ICO calling for a proportionate approach to processing personal data, we identify five key actions Data Protection Officers can be taking
09 April 2020
Cybersecurity remains a priority for the UK government
The UK government confirms potential fines of up to 20 million euros in its response to the Network and Information Systems Directive public consultation.
28 February 2018
UK government introduces Data Protection Bill to Parliament – what are the key changes?
The government has published its Data Protection Bill. The Bill will prepare the UK’s laws for the digital age and give citizens more control over their privacy. We look at the key changes.
06 October 2017
Damages for distressed data subjects: Google withdraws its appeal
Following the Court of Appeal's decision in Google v Vidal-Hall, Google was granted permission to appeal to the Supreme Court. The appeal has now been withdrawn due to settlement between the parties.
21 July 2016
CMA publishes interim report on online platforms and digital advertising
Review of the CMA's interim report on online platforms and digital advertising
26 February 2020
UK Supreme Court sets November hearing date for Morrisons data breach appeal
The Supreme Court will hear the appeal against the Court of Appeal’s finding that Morrisons was vicariously liable for data breaches caused by a rogue employee
11 July 2019
Implementing the European Electronic Communications Code
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has published details of how it intends to implement the European Electronic Communications Code
13 August 2020
European Data Protection Supervisor’s opinion on the future UK-EU partnership after Brexit
The European Data Protection Supervisor has published its recommendations on the future partnership between the UK and the European Union.
04 March 2020
Subject Access Requests: obligation to comply confirmed by Court of Appeal
To what extent are businesses obliged to comply with Subject Access Requests? We review the most recent Court of Appeal decisions on this issue.
13 March 2017
'No-deal' Brexit and Data Protection
This article reviews the government’s plan for data protection laws in the event of a no-deal Brexit and highlights any uncertainties companies should consider when making contingency plans.
04 January 2019
COVID-19: The NHS launches its contact-tracing app
Following the launch of the UK Government’s contact-tracing app in England and Wales last month, we discuss how it works, and the data protection issues that have been addressed since its launch
23 October 2020