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Following last week’s consultations in response to the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 coming into force, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is now also consulting on guidance on distributed ledger technologies. Distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) such as blockchain, seek to store, synchronise and maintain digital records across a network of computing centres. Their uses…

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In response to the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) coming into force, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is consulting on two pieces of new guidance on: Recognised legitimate interest “Recognised legitimate interest” is a new lawful basis. The ICO says that this new basis will give organisations greater confidence to use personal information…

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The legal profession has long recognised the value of accreditation — a visible marker of expertise, credibility, and commitment. As the landscape of tech law continues to evolve, so too must the ways in which we recognise and support those working at its forefront. That’s why SCL is proud to relaunch the SCL Accredited IT…

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The legal profession has long recognised the value of accreditation — a visible marker of expertise, credibility, and commitment. As the landscape of tech law continues to evolve, so too must the ways in which we recognise and support those working at its forefront. That’s why SCL is proud to relaunch the SCL Accredited IT…

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 The Administrative Court has ruled in Wikimedia Foundation & BLN v Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology [2025] EWHC 2086 (Admin). The claim was brought by Wikimedia and one of its users relating to categorisation of services under the Online Safety Act 2023. The Online Safety Act 2023 creates a layered system of…

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