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ICO and Facebook reach agreement regarding misuse of data in political campaigns
Facebook agrees to pay £500,000 fine but does not admit liability…
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Disruption and consumer harm arising from IT failures in the financial services sector is “unacceptable” says Treasury Committee
Conclusions set out in report published by the House of Commons Treasury Select Committee….
Event Report: Making a Career of IT
Anna Hoffman reports on the SCL Junior Lawyers’ Group meeting ‘Making a Career of IT’ hosted by 4 Pump Court on 22 October 2019….
From the SCL Editor: Bring Me Your Predictions, Reflections and Resolutions
David Chaplin calls for your contributions for the December issue of Computers and Law…
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In Other News: This week’s Techlaw News Round-Up
CAA publishes requirements for drone operators’ licences The CAA has published its requirements for mandatory registration and education of drone operators, which take effect on 30 November 2019, although the online scheme goes live from 5 November. There will be two elements to the online system. Anyone responsible for a drone or unmanned aircraft (including model…
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European Commission publishes 3rd report on the operation of the Privacy Shield
The European Commission has published its third report on the Privacy Shield, confirming that it ensures an adequate level of protection for personal data transferred from the EU to participating companies in the US….
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Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill introduced to UK parliament
The Bill provides a bespoke process for telecoms network operators to gain access to blocks of residential flats and apartments to deploy, upgrade or maintain fixed-line broadband connections….
FCA consults on fees and registration proposals for cryptoasset business
Consultation paper issued in advance of new role as money laundering and counter terrorist supervisor for cryptoasset business in operation from January 2020…
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Law Commissions publish consultation on regulation of highly automated road passenger services (HARPS)
The Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission have published their second consultation paper on the regulation of highly automated road passenger services. They provisionally propose a single licensing system for all operators…