Algorithmic Surveillance: True Negatives
Maria Helen Murphy explores surveillance algorithms and the interplay with fundamental rights…
Litigation & DR
The Regulation of Drones in Ireland
There have been a number of recent legal developments in Ireland arising from the increase in the use of drones. Pearse Ryan, Tom Browne and Sorcha Ní Loinsigh summarise the changes and highlight their significance….
Advocate General’s Opinion in Data Retention Cases
The Opinion of the Advocate General in the conjoined cases which include the ‘Davis/Watson case’ has now been published. In sum, he thinks that you can retain if proper safeguards are in place….
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A Good Luck Message to the New Information Commissioner
Monday 18 July is Elizabeth Denham’s first day in the job. I am wishing her good luck, and think she will need it, and suggesting a challenge that she might like to embrace…
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Directive on Accessibility
The EU Council has now accepted the public sector web accessibility directive…
EU-US Privacy Shield Adopted
The European Commission has launched the EU-US Privacy Shield, claiming that it provides ‘stronger protection for transatlantic data flows’. There has been immediate criticism of its effectiveness….
Blocking Injunctions and Trade Marks: Court of Appeal Cartier Judgment
The Court of Appeal has held that blocking injunctions affecting ISPs may be appropriate where protection is sought for intellectual property rights other than copyright. Laurence Eastham summarises the case….
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Online Pornography, Age Verification and the Digital Economy Bill 2016
The newly-published Digital Economy Bill 2016 includes a new framework for the (attempted) regulation of online pornography. Neil Brown offers some initial thoughts….
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eIDAS Day
A new regulation takes effect on 1 July…
Warnings on Online Resale Price Maintenance
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a warning letter about illegal resale price maintenance following action taken against online suppliers…