POSTED BY ZICKIE LIM | 13 MARCH 2023 Silicon Valley Bank’s UK unit saved by HSBC in rapid overnight rescue deal Last night we witnessed a swift rescue mission by HSBC who saved Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) UK unit from collapse. Read more Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read #update economy Finance Government and business policy International Investing/finance Life sciences Startups Technology Technology and intellectual property
6 DECEMBER 2022 What the heck is AgriTech? AgriTech is a fast developing area. But what exactly is it and why is it attracting so much investment? We shine a spotlight on this sector and try to demystify the tech in AgriTech. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
POSTED BY JAMES SHIEL | 29 NOVEMBER 2022 What is patentable when it comes to Artificial Intelligence? This question is considered in part by the recent guidance published in September by the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) - Examining patent applications relating to artificial intelligence (AI) inventions. It is published in two parts ... Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
POSTED BY CLAIRE WILLIAMS | 28 NOVEMBER 2022 The Digital Services Act: why you should review your hosting services The Digital Services Act will modernise the e-Commerce Directive regarding illegal content, transparent advertising, and disinformation. This is a good opportunity for your business to review your hosting services. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
POSTED BY FELICITY LUSH | 28 NOVEMBER 2022 Latest on Google's plans to replace third party cookies Further steps have been taken to monitor compliance with binding commitments given by Google to the Competition and Markets Authority in relation to its proposals to remove third party cookies and other functionalities in Chrome and replace these with ‘Privacy Sandbox’ proposals. The commitments address concerns around market dominance and potential anti-competitive behaviour in digital advertising. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
POSTED BY CLAIRE WILLIAMS | 28 NOVEMBER 2022 Disclosure of personal data used as evidence in legal proceedings 3 MIN READ The extent to which, and how, GDPR Data Protection Principles apply when organisations are handling data in the context of litigation, has recently been considered by the Court of Justice of the European Union. The Advocate General’s opinion may be considered by UK courts seeking to interpret the scope and application of the UK GDPR Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
POSTED BY KATHERINE PEARS | 28 NOVEMBER 2022 Mere upset isn't enough: data breaches don't always lead to compensation Since the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) in May 2018, it has been unclear what constitutes enough harm to give rise to compensation for those that have suffered damage due to breach. The Austrian case UI v Österreichische Post AG has provided welcome clarification. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
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