The Information Commissioner’s Office has published guidance about anonymisation and pseudonymisation techniques, aimed at helping organisations handle personal data in compliance with data protection laws. Anonymisation is the process of representing data in such a way that individuals are not identifiable. Once data is anonymised, it falls outside the scope of data protection laws. Pseudonymisation…
Consumer aspects of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act in force
Most of the consumer aspects of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force on 6 April 2025. This includes the repealed and replaced Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, which update the provisions about unfair commercial practices, as well as new powers for the CMA, including GDPR-style fines, and new…
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UK government announces new cyber laws
The UK government has provided more information about its new Cyber Security Bill, which aims to protect public services and safeguard growth. It was announced in the King’s Speech last year. The aim is that firms providing essential IT services to public services and the wider economy are no longer an easy target for cyber…
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UK law Secretaries of State reply to Select Committees’ joint response to copyright and AI consultation The Secretaries of State for Science, Innovation and Technology and for Culture, Media and Sport have replied to the February 2025 CMS and SIT Committees’ joint response to the government’s consultation on AI and copyright. They have shared the…
SCL Podcast “Technology & Privacy Laws Around The World” – Episode 4: Japan
In a country where cutting-edge technology is both embraced and shaped by cultural norms, Japan presents a fascinating case study for the future of privacy and tech law. How does Japan’s technological landscape influence its legal frameworks, and how do those frameworks differ from or align with Western counterparts? In this episode, host Mauricio Figueroa…
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Software Quality and Testing: A Primer
William Hooper asks: What do lawyers need to know about the assurance of quality in software to contract for it effectively? How do litigators draw on this to prove or defend a claim? His view is that avoiding “system melt-down” seems wiser than dealing with it afterwards. What is Software Testing? Suppliers test systems to…
Ofcom fines provider of OnlyFans £1.05 million
Ofcom has fined the provider of OnlyFans, Fenix International Limited, £1.05 million for failing to accurately respond to formal requests for information about its age assurance measures on the platform. In June 2022 and June 2023, Ofcom sought information from Fenix on the age assurance measures it had in place on OnlyFans. This included asking…
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CMA issues final Annual Plan
The Competition and Markets Authority has published its Annual Plan 2025 to 2026. It sets out the CMA’s commitment to use its competition and consumer protection powers to drive positive outcomes for UK consumers and businesses across the economy. It also describes how the CMA will reflect the new draft strategic steer from the UK…
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UK law Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 made The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 SI 2025/381 have been made. They amend primary and secondary legislation following the implementation of Parts 3, 4, and Chapter 2 of Part 5 of the Digital Markets, Competition…
European Commission provides guidance under Digital Markets Act to facilitate development of innovative products on Apple’s platforms
The European Commission has adopted two decisions under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) specifying the measures that Apple has to take to comply with certain aspects of its interoperability obligation. Interoperability enables a deeper and more seamless integration of third-party products with Apple’s ecosystem. It is therefore key to opening up new opportunities for third…