SCL Annual Data Protection Update 2023

This Week's Techlaw News Round-Up

DCMS publishes policy paper on Online Safety Bill, Second reading for the Online Sale of Goods (Safety) Bill announced, Patents Court considers unfairness test for university IP policies under consumer protection legislation, Court of Appeal upholds validity of telecommunications standards essential patent and other techlaw news from the past week not covered elsewhere on the SCL website.

High Court rules in Nokia OnePlus SEP dispute

The court held that the Nokia patent at issue was valid.

Can Machine Learning and black box systems properly exercise contractual discretion?

An increasing number of contractual decisions are now being made with or by machine learning. Tom Whittaker questions whether such activity meets the implied duty to exercise discretion properly and suggests some ways to mitigate the risks.

EDPB says opinion on EU-US adequacy decision will be finalised soon

The EDPB also published privacy recommendations for use of cloud services by public sector and a report about the Cookie Banner Task Force.

Irish Data Protection Commission announces conclusion of inquiry into WhatsApp

The DPC has fined WhatsApp Ireland Limited €5.5million for breaches of the GDPR.

This Week's Techlaw News Round-Up

Ofcom confirms removal of fax machine from universal service obligation, Belgian APD Litigation Chamber approves action plan of IAB Europe and more in this week's round-up of key UK and EU techlaw news developments not covered elsewhere on the SCL website.

SCL Women in Tech Law - Responsible AI - From Principles to Practice

Lawtech UK consults on discussion paper on the adoption of AI technology in legal services

The consultation ends on 5 February 2023.

High Court rules on cases regarding significance of electronic evidence

The High Court has recently ruled on two cases regarding the admissibility of electronic evidence.

Online Safety Bill passes third reading in House of Commons

UK government agrees to introduce jail sentences for tech executives who do not comply with new law.

High Court permits service by NFT

If NFTs were the only realistic method of serving proceedings, the court should permit service by NFT.

In-House Lawyers' Group: Legal ops - what is it and how can it unlock the potential of in-house legal teams?

Thursday 12 January 2023, London

This Week's Techlaw News Round-Up

Ofcom calls for evidence about second phase of online safety regulation, Ofcom launches enforcement programme regarding age assurance measures for adult video-sharing platforms, and more in this week's round-up of key UK and EU techlaw news developments not covered elsewhere on the SCL website.

Service of Process via NFT: A novelty or natural next step?

John Browning looks at the evolution of service by NFT in both the US and UK courts

EDPB comments on DPC decisions in Facebook and Instagram cases

EDPB says decisions have an "Important impact on use of personal data for behavioural advertising".

SCL Annual IT Contracts Update 2023 - Thursday 9 February 2023, London

In-person and also available to attend online

SCL SESG Group Webinar: "Can Tech Save Us?" - Wednesday 1 March @ 12.30pm

This event is taking place online and will be recorded. Speakers include: Ruth Keating, Richard Davis, Özgür Kahale and Sarah Ellington

"The Evolution of Technology Litigation" - Thursday 27 April 2023, London

This event is organised by SCL in partnership with the Technology and Construction Court. Speakers: Mr Justice Fraser, Dr Gill Hunt and Professor Richard Susskind OBE

Society for Computers and Law 50th Anniversary Conference - Tuesday 10 October 2023, London

In-person and also available to attend online