British advertisers says it’s time for change and transparency in programmatic advertising
Incorporated Society of British Advertisers report says 51% of ad spend reaches digital media outlets and 15% vanishes somewhere in the supply chain…
Miscellaneous
Doteveryone report recommends creation of an Office for Responsible Technology
New body would regulate technology and ensure digital benefits are shared fairly….
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New guidance on programmatic digital advertising issued by industry bodies
Guidance aims to address privacy concerns raised by programmatic digital advertising….
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The NHSX App: what are the privacy concerns?
Nigel Miller and Ben Nolan review how the NHSX contact tracing App works and what privacy issues to look out for….
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European Parliament committee says use of consumer’s personal information can cross the line into manipulation
The European Parliament’s internal market and consumer committee has published a study on new aspects and challenges in consumer protection. Study says that use of consumer’s personal information can cross the line into manipulation and has consequences beyond online commerce….
Facial recognition technology: Supporting a sustainable lockdown exit strategy?
A team from DLA Piper look at how the use of facial recognition technology – and the regulation surrounding its use – might play out in the exit from COVID lockdowns, focusing in particular on examples in Ireland, Denmark and China….
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European Data Protection Board: cookie walls do not constitute valid consent
New guidance adopted by the EDPB which says cookie walls do not constitute valid consent, as the provision of the service relies on the data subject clicking the “Accept cookies” button….
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Remote hearings: The new normal?
Leah Grolman recounts her experience of attending remote hearings and wonders whether this method of working could become a standard way of working….
4 June seminar on project management for lawyers
I posted last week the questions on project management systems and tools that our expert panel will be discussing on Wednesday evening. Today, I have been discussing with panel members some of the key people questions we will be addressing: What elements of legal project management are – or should be – positioned as a core…
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BILETA Conference – Call for Papers
The 28th Annual BILETA Conference will be hosted by the University of Liverpool on 10 to 13 April. The conference theme, ‘Our Digital Futures: Technologies Without Boundaries’ aims to promote interdisciplinary discussion and investigation of the spheres of policymaking, legal, technological and social activity – creativity, climate change, energy, health and well-being. The theme also…