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EDPB holds recent plenary including opinion on UK adequacy decision

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During its latest plenary, the European Data Protection Board adopted an opinion on the European Commission’s proposal to extend the validity of the UK adequacy decisions under the GDPR and the Law Enforcement Directive (LED). It also adopted an opinion on the European Commission’s draft adequacy decision under the GDPR concerning the European Patent Organisation…

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UK government lays Statement of Strategic Priorities for Online Safety before parliament

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Following consultation, the government has laid its Statement of Strategic Priorities for Online Safety before the UK parliament under section 172 of the Online Safety Act. The SSP sets out the government’s focus areas for online safety. Ofcom must have regard to these priorities. The SSP are as follows: Ofcom must have regard to the…

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UK government issues Software Security Code of Practice

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The UK government has issued a voluntary Software Security Code of Practice which has been developed to improve the security and resilience of software that organisations and businesses rely on.  It aims to support software vendors and their customers in reducing the likelihood and impact of software supply chain attacks and other software resilience incidents….

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High Court rules that exchange of WhatsApp messages formed a contract

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The High Court recently issued its ruling in the case of Jaevee Homes v Fincham [2025] EWHC 942 (TCC).  The judgment runs to 50 pages. The case arose in the context of a dispute between property developer Jaevee Homes (J), based in Norwich, and demolition contractor Steve Fincham (F). The dispute involved demolition works at…

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SCL Podcast “Technology & Privacy Laws Around The World” – Episode 5: Australia and New Zealand

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In two common law nations where regulation intersects with digital innovation, and with relatively small populations, Australia and New Zealand offer distinct yet complementary perspectives on technology regulation and privacy law. How do their legal systems address issues of safety in the digital age, privacy rights, and the interests of Indigenous communities? And in what…

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Ofcom sets out principles and methods for designation of television selection services under Media Act 2024

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Ofcom has set out the principles and methods that it intends to follow when preparing its recommendations to the Secretary of State on designating connected TV platforms, as part of its work to implement the Media Act 2024. It says that it is critical that viewers can easily find and discover the diverse range of…

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Ofcom publishes final guidance on protecting children under Online Safety Act 2023

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Ofcom has published its final guidance on protecting children under the Online Safety Act 2023.  This follows consultation, including with children. The guidance includes more than 40 measures for tech firms to meet their duties under the Online Safety Act. These will apply to sites and apps used by UK children in areas such as…

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European Commission finds Meta in breach of the Digital Markets Act

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The European Commission has fined Meta €200 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act. Under the Digital Markets Act, gatekeepers must seek users’ consent for combining their personal data between services. Those users who do not consent must have access to a less personalised but equivalent alternative. In November 2023, Meta introduced a binary “Consent…

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