21 March 2024 Insight The computer isn’t always right: safeguards are needed to ensure data accuracy Widespread use of computerised processed and electronic datasets, without appropriate safeguards, can result in personal data breaches plus wider breaches of the data protection principles set out in UK data protection legislation. Bookmark this page 4 min read
7 February 2024 Blog Who doesn't love a cookie? Expect stronger cookie law enforcement in 2024. Updates to legislation and developments in technology will continue to influence how we experience the web. ICO signals intent with increased regulatory scrutiny on the horizon... Share this article Bookmark this page 6 min read
18 January 2024 Blog Prohibited: Meta's unlawful behavioural advertising practices The European Data Protection Board has published an urgent binding decision to ban Meta’s processing of personal data for behavioural advertising conducted on the legal bases of performance of a contract or legitimate interests. We look at the practical considerations for organisations following this decision... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
3 January 2024 Insight FemTech: Top data protection tips for period and fertility-tracking apps It's estimated that 50 million people worldwide use apps to track their menstruation cycle. I'm one of those 50 million, and through improved awareness and knowledge of my own reproductive health I was successful in conceiving my daughter. Bookmark this page 4 min read
20 December 2023 Insight ICO signals red light for intrusive monitoring Angela Lown reflects on the publication of new guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office on employee monitoring. Bookmark this page 4 min read
28 September 2023 Blog Sending data to the US? What UK organisations need to know about the new UK-US data bridge A ‘data bridge’ is about to be established between the UK and US to permit the flow of personal data without the need for ‘overseas transfer’ safeguards. This only applies where the recipient in the US is certified under a Data Privacy Framework... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
22 September 2023 Insight Briefings on CMA principles for regulating AI foundation models CMA publishes principles for regulating AI foundation models. In this briefing, we look at the principles in context and consider the impact of the principles in their current form and what is next. Bookmark this page 4 min read
6 September 2023 Insight Data protection reform, revisited An overview of the Data Protection and Digital Information (No.2) Bill Bookmark this page 9 min read
29 June 2023 Insight What does the extension of fixed recoverable costs mean for data protection claims? This article describes key developments in the fixed recoverable costs regime and its impact on UK data protection-based claims brought after 1 October 2023 (including costs in litigation and dealing with litigants in person). Bookmark this page 5 min read
12 May 2023 Insight Employee data protection matters Claire Williams discusses the importance of data governance and legal compliance in the healthcare industry, particularly in relation to employee data. Bookmark this page 8 min read
14 March 2023 Insight SLAPPs – defamation, privacy, public participation and reform Rachael Somerset and Alexandra Ranaghan look at the impact of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation on society, politics and the legal profession. Bookmark this page 7 min read
1 March 2023 Insight The Royal Mail cyber attack and responding to ransomware attacks A discussion of the Royal Mail cyber-attack on 11 January 2023, how ransomware works (including Lockbit), how to reduce the risks of cyber-attacks and top tips on responding to cyber-attacks (personal data risks, ICO requirements, privileged correspondence). Bookmark this page 6 min read
24 January 2023 Insight Targeting Meta - When behavioural advertising goes wrong Meta highlights the need for careful consideration when it comes to picking a lawful basis for processing personal data under the UK or EU GDPR – your organisation will want to avoid the costly Meta mistakes! Bookmark this page 4 min read
23 January 2023 Insight A very expensive email! Towards the end of last year, Interserve has found out how costly it can be to open up an email - £4.4 million to be precise! Bookmark this page 4 min read
23 January 2023 Insight IP Addresses & China – what’s all the fuss about?…TikTok over to you! A timely reminder about the risks associated with the use of IP addresses, as well as how TikTok has once again raised concerns about international personal data transfers to China. Bookmark this page 5 min read
23 January 2023 Insight What’s French for ‘Google Analytics’ – “Non!” Is your organisation using Google Analytics for its marketing? Then make sure that you know what’s the growing threat coming from European data protection regulators. Bookmark this page 6 min read