The ICO has launched a consultation on the first part of its draft biometrics guidance. It explains how data protection law applies when organisations use biometric data in biometric recognition systems. The guidance is aimed at organisations that use or are considering using biometric recognition systems as well as suppliers of these systems. It is…
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UK law ICO calls for evidence on “text pests” The ICO has launched a call for victims of so-called “text pests” to come forward to help the regulator gather evidence of the behaviour. Text pests are individuals who use personal information, such as a phone number or email address, given to them in a business…
The Irish Data Protection Commission has adopted its decision in an inquiry concerning Airbnb Ireland UC. The DPC started the investigation on 4 March 2022, following a complaint that Airbnb had unlawfully requested a copy of the complainant’s ID to verify their identity which had not been previously requested by Airbnb. The complainant argued that…
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For those engaged in drafting and dissecting limitations on liability clauses, recent court decisions have provided a very good collection of specimens to marvel at. Think Triple Point Technology Inc v PTT (2021), Soteria Insurance v IBM (2022) and Drax Energy Solutions Ltd v Wipro Ltd (2023), amongst others. The most recent addition to come…
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UK law Court of Appeal holds that Parts 3 to 7 of Investigatory Powers Act 2016 is compatible with Articles 8 or 10 of ECHR or retained EU Law In R (National Council for Civil Liberties) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 926, the National Council for Civil Liberties challenged…
UK law Select Committee issues report on connected technology The House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee has issued a report on connected technology. It says that users must be given clear information about, and a fair chance to understand, the basis on which their data is used and how to exercise their…
The report considers the challenges of using electronic signatures and makes recommendations for reform….
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The Court of Appeal said that there could be an arguable case that there was a fiduciary duty on bitcoin developers….
Online platforms: MEPs outline their priorities for the future Digital Services Act The European Parliament Internal Market Committee has discussed its first draft recommendations to the EU Commission on how digital services, including online platforms, should be regulated. The future Digital Services Act (DSA) should contribute to the strengthening of the internal market by ensuring…
The Ada Lovelace Institute has published a report that seeks to clarify terms around algorithmic audits and impact assessments, and the summarise current state of research and practice….
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