The proposed Data Act aims to provide measures for a fair and innovative data economy…
Dispute Resolution Clauses: Ramping up the pressure or prolonging the inevitable?
Lee Gluyas and Stephanie Woods look at the clauses you can use in IT contracts that map out what would happen if a dispute does arise….
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TCC refuses interim injunction in software development contract dispute
Applicant was not able to meet the high threshold required for mandatory injunctions….
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High Court considers responsibility for the security of data stored on a smart television when returned to a retailer for repair
Court dismissed most claims but allowed action for data protection legislation breaches to continue….
ICO consults on draft guidance for the research provisions within the UK GDPR and the DPA 2018
There are three types of research related purposes for processing….
French CNIL issues decision on use of Google Analytics and data transfers to the United States
The CNIL considers that these transfers breach the GDPR. Therefore, it has ordered a French website manager to comply with the GDPR and, if necessary, to stop using the Google Analytics service….
CMA fines Meta again for breaching enforcement order
This is the second time Meta has been fined by the CMA during the Facebook/Giphy merger inquiry….
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UK government publishes post-Brexit policy document
Government intends to “use its new freedoms to transform the UK into the best regulated economy in the world”….
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Online safety law to be strengthened with new offences and age verification
Online Safety Bill is focussed on the regulation of online platforms, while the new criminal offences apply to individuals. The new offences complement the regulatory regime. The Bill will also see another attempt at introducing age verification for porn sites….
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Treasury Committee issues report on economic crime
The Committee welcomes the announcement by the Treasury that the government will legislate to bring advertising of cryptoassets advertising into line with that of other financial services and products, and that the FCA is strengthening financial promotion rules for cryptoassets….
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