“Uncritical reliance on technology” could lead to wrong decisions in criminal justice warns Law Society
Report by Technology and Law Public Policy Commission published…
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Bradley Brown
SCL is sad to share the news that past Chair, Bradley Brown, passed away last Friday after a long illness. Bradley was Chair of SCL in the late 1980’s and a partner (retired) at Speechly Bircham. Bradley’s funeral will take place on Thursday 20 June 2019 at 2 pm at Golders Green Crematorium, 62 Hoop…
AG Opinion in Glawischnig-Piesczek v Facebook: Facebook may need to delete ‘equivalent’ defamatory comments
The Advocate General rules in case C-18/18 Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek v Facebook Ireland Limited that Facebook can be required by a court to seek and identify all comments identical to a defamatory comment that has been found to be illegal…
Editor’s Notes: Data – A Black Hole in the Brexit Debate?
In his monthly column, the Editor thinks data is missing from what currently passes for the Brexit debate….
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New guidance published on free flow of non-personal data
The European Commission has published the guidance after Regulation EU 2018/1807 came into force on 28 May 2019….
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Techlaw News Round-Up
National Cyber Security Centre publishes design principles for cyber security The National Cyber Security Centre has published design principles for cyber-security. The principles are intended to help ensure that the networks and technologies which underpin modern life are designed and built securely and relate to both digital systems and cyber-physical systems. They are aimed at…
First significant GDPR fine imposed by Lithuanian DPA
The State Data Protection Inspectorate in Lithuania has imposed an administrative fine of EUR 61,500 for breaches of the GDPR….
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Copyright and E-commerce legislation published in Official Journal
Last week significant EU legislation affecting copyright and consumer law was published in the Official Journal….
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Techlaw News Round-Up
ASA issues annual reportThe Advertising Standards Authority and the Committee on Advertising Practice have published their annual report for 2018. In the report they highlight the work that they have been carrying out in relation to online advertising in particular. CAP is focusing on age-restricted advertisements for alcohol and food and drink high in fat, sugar…
The Legal Services Consumer Panel publishes paper on lawtech and the consumer
The Legal Services Consumer Panel has published a discussion paper on lawtech and consumers examining the regulatory framework needed to maximise the opportunities presented by lawtech, while ensuring it delivers the necessary protection for consumers…
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