UK government says agreement will be “geared towards maximising the UK’s reach in emerging fields like global data flows and artificial intelligence”….
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AG issues opinion on meaning of consent under GDPR
Opinion considers criteria for consent to be regarded as “specific and informed” and “freely given”….
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SCL Student Tech Law Challenge 2020
Maddie Southorn, SCL’s Communications Manager, reports on an energising and inspiring SCL Student Tech Law Challenge and encourages members to get involved in SCL’s on-going student and mentoring schemes…
New Judge in Charge of the Technology and Construction Court: Mrs Justice O’Farrell
Takes up post today (2nd March)…
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Guidance on GDPR Codes of Conduct and Certification schemes published by ICO
ICO considers schemes will provide benefits to both data controllers and processors and aid compliance with the GDPR….
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This Week’s Techlaw News Round-Up
European Council issues new version of E-Privacy regulation The Croatian presidency of the Council of the European Union has issued a revised version of the proposed E-Privacy regulation. It introduces modifications in articles 6 and 8 and the related recitals including the possibility to process metadata for legitimate interests which, in line with the GDPR,…
EDPS issues opinion on EU-UK partnership after transition
The EDPS gives three key recommendations and warns that the EU should prepare for all eventualities….
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The UK government’s plan for the future relationship with EU: The techlaw aspects in summary
Plan touches on data adequacy, telecoms, digital services and audio-visual services….
Building a Tech Law Curriculum – Online Survey and a Green Paper
Please help shape the future of the tech law curriculum by contributing to our online survey…
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European Commission outlines strategies for data and artificial intelligence
Consultation on white paper on AI open until May 19 2020. BEUC calls for action to safeguard consumers….
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