6 DECEMBER 2022 What the heck is AgriTech? AgriTech is a fast developing area. But what exactly is it and why is it attracting so much investment? We shine a spotlight on this sector and try to demystify the tech in AgriTech. Read more Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read agritech technology
POSTED BY JAMES SHIEL | 29 NOVEMBER 2022 What is patentable when it comes to Artificial Intelligence? This question is considered in part by the recent guidance published in September by the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) - Examining patent applications relating to artificial intelligence (AI) inventions. It is published in two parts ... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
POSTED BY CLAIRE WILLIAMS | 28 NOVEMBER 2022 The Digital Services Act: why you should review your hosting services The Digital Services Act will modernise the e-Commerce Directive regarding illegal content, transparent advertising, and disinformation. This is a good opportunity for your business to review your hosting services. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
POSTED BY FELICITY LUSH | 28 NOVEMBER 2022 Latest on Google's plans to replace third party cookies Further steps have been taken to monitor compliance with binding commitments given by Google to the Competition and Markets Authority in relation to its proposals to remove third party cookies and other functionalities in Chrome and replace these with ‘Privacy Sandbox’ proposals. The commitments address concerns around market dominance and potential anti-competitive behaviour in digital advertising. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
POSTED BY CLAIRE WILLIAMS | 28 NOVEMBER 2022 Disclosure of personal data used as evidence in legal proceedings 3 MIN READ The extent to which, and how, GDPR Data Protection Principles apply when organisations are handling data in the context of litigation, has recently been considered by the Court of Justice of the European Union. The Advocate General’s opinion may be considered by UK courts seeking to interpret the scope and application of the UK GDPR Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
POSTED BY KATHERINE PEARS | 28 NOVEMBER 2022 Mere upset isn't enough: data breaches don't always lead to compensation Since the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) in May 2018, it has been unclear what constitutes enough harm to give rise to compensation for those that have suffered damage due to breach. The Austrian case UI v Österreichische Post AG has provided welcome clarification. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
POSTED BY SIMON ELSEGOOD | 5 OCTOBER 2022 EU court upholds a record competition law penalty for Google A long running competition law case investigating Google’s practices around the Android operating system sees a record fine imposed on Google. In 2018 the EU Commission decided that Google had abused its dominant position ... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
POSTED BY CLAIRE O'BRIEN | 4 JULY 2022 UK IPO proposes a new copyright exception for text and data mining The UK IPO has issued a response to its recent consultation on what changes, if any, are required to make intellectual property law work well for new technologies, such as AI. A change to the exemption for text and data mining is proposed. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
POSTED BY SAMUEL WIGLEY | 3 MARCH 2022 New ICO video surveillance guidance We review the Information Commissioner's Office guidance on the use of video surveillance - a sensitive area in the data protection arena. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
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