The Advocate General rules in case C-18/18 Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek v Facebook Ireland Limited that Facebook can be required by a court to seek and identify all comments identical to a defamatory comment that has been found to be illegal…
New guidance published on free flow of non-personal data
The European Commission has published the guidance after Regulation EU 2018/1807 came into force on 28 May 2019….
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National Cyber Security Centre publishes design principles for cyber security The National Cyber Security Centre has published design principles for cyber-security. The principles are intended to help ensure that the networks and technologies which underpin modern life are designed and built securely and relate to both digital systems and cyber-physical systems. They are aimed at…
First significant GDPR fine imposed by Lithuanian DPA
The State Data Protection Inspectorate in Lithuania has imposed an administrative fine of EUR 61,500 for breaches of the GDPR….
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Copyright and E-commerce legislation published in Official Journal
Last week significant EU legislation affecting copyright and consumer law was published in the Official Journal….
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ASA issues annual reportThe Advertising Standards Authority and the Committee on Advertising Practice have published their annual report for 2018. In the report they highlight the work that they have been carrying out in relation to online advertising in particular. CAP is focusing on age-restricted advertisements for alcohol and food and drink high in fat, sugar…
Three new wireless telegraphy SIs made
Three new statutory instruments in relation to wireless telegraphy have been made, and come into force on 10 June 2019….
The Legal Services Consumer Panel publishes paper on lawtech and the consumer
The Legal Services Consumer Panel has published a discussion paper on lawtech and consumers examining the regulatory framework needed to maximise the opportunities presented by lawtech, while ensuring it delivers the necessary protection for consumers…
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Cyber-Attacks (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2019
Regulations implement a new sanctions regime for cyber-attacks…
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Tackling misinformation and disinformation online: thoughts on the Online Harms White Paper
The text of a speech presented by Ashley Hurst, Chair of the SCL Media Group, to the Westminster Media Forum policy conference on why he thinks the Online Harms White Paper and the duty of care is not the answer to online disinformation and why the way forward should be focused on technology and education…