ICO publishes new Data Sharing Code of Practice
New Code seeks to clear up some misconceptions and myths about data sharing….
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High Court quashes conviction for “annoying tweets”
Annoying tweets not improper use of a public communications network, says High Court….
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The December issue of Computers & Law is now available to download
A lightly festive December issue of Computers & Law has just been published….
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Law Commissions propose regulatory framework for self-driving vehicles to UK government
Law Commissions say ”proposed legal framework will ensure that this technology can be safely deployed, whilst the flexibility built into the rules and regulations will allow us to keep up with advances in the technology”….
Commons International Trade Committee launches inquiry on digital trade and data
Committee wishes to explore digital trade, data security and privacy, the environmental impact and relevant laws….
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EDPB issues Brexit statement at 43rd Plenary session
EDPB issues Brexit statement describing the main implications of the end of the transition period for data controllers and processors as part of plenary session….
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European Commission welcomes political agreement on removing terrorist content online
European Commission wants terrorist content removed from websites within one hour….
Law Commission: “there is a compelling case for reviewing the law” on smart contracts
Law Commission has launched a call for evidence on smart contracts as “Smart contracts promise to revolutionise the way we do business, but parties might not yet be certain how the law will apply to them. We believe there is a compelling case for reviewing the law in this area”…
Resolutions: Spare a thought for trade mark owners this Christmas, and in 2021 …
Ben Evans thinks it might be a good time to resolve to help trade mark owners combat keyword advertising. We aim to publish a more detailed look at this topic in the New Year….
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Tech Law Disputes Predictions for 2021 from CMS
Lee Gluyas and Leah Grolman with some predictions on seven key tech law issues that will generate contention and disputes in 2021 and beyond….
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