More additions to the Online Safety Bill announced
The UK government is adding two new duties to its Online Safety Bill to strengthen the law against anonymous online abuse….
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European Data Protection Board: February plenary session
EDPB issues documents about Cybercrime Convention, AI liability and the final version of its guidelines on tools for transfers….
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New vertical agreement block exemptions for the UK
The government is replacing EU exemptions from competition law for agreements between producers, distributors and retailers with bespoke rules for the UK….
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UK government consults on legal direction to restrict Huawei in UK telecoms networks
The government is consulting on proposed measures for full fibre broadband operators to stop installing Huawei equipment affected by US sanctions….
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European Commission proposes new Data Act
The proposed Data Act aims to provide measures for a fair and innovative data economy…
Dispute Resolution Clauses: Ramping up the pressure or prolonging the inevitable?
Lee Gluyas and Stephanie Woods look at the clauses you can use in IT contracts that map out what would happen if a dispute does arise….
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TCC refuses interim injunction in software development contract dispute
Applicant was not able to meet the high threshold required for mandatory injunctions….
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High Court considers responsibility for the security of data stored on a smart television when returned to a retailer for repair
Court dismissed most claims but allowed action for data protection legislation breaches to continue….
ICO consults on draft guidance for the research provisions within the UK GDPR and the DPA 2018
There are three types of research related purposes for processing….
French CNIL issues decision on use of Google Analytics and data transfers to the United States
The CNIL considers that these transfers breach the GDPR. Therefore, it has ordered a French website manager to comply with the GDPR and, if necessary, to stop using the Google Analytics service….