27 September 2024 Insight Dark patterns Are your subscription sign up flows, online promotions or websites using dark patterns? The ASA has continued to shine a light on these practices. Bookmark this page 4 min read
13 August 2024 Insight No fixed charge over IP addresses Having considered the circumstances relating to, and the security granted over, various IP addresses (the “addresses”), the Court held that the security granted over the addresses, was floating charge, rather than fixed charge, security and ordered accordingly. Bookmark this page 2 min read
24 July 2024 Blog Digital identities washed up or kicked out? We examine how the dropping of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill and the change of government has impacted the proposed changes to digital identity verification. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
18 July 2024 Blog New cyber security and data Bills announced Among the measures announced yesterday in the first King’s Speech of the Starmer Government are Bills that will update current cybersecurity and data legislation... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
16 May 2024 Insight Greenwashing: Where are we now? Organisations are feeling the pressure more than ever to offer sustainable and environmentally conscious products and services to consumers. However, with the push to appear more eco-friendly comes the risk of over-exaggerating or misleading others with statements about green credentials. Bookmark this page 4 min read
9 May 2024 Insight TECHtalk Q&A: Navigating the data protection tightrope to the USA…without falling off! We received excellent delegate feedback to our most recent TECHtalk webinar, in which we considered the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), as well as the UK-US Data Bridge (Data Bridge): “As I've expressed before, one of the best, if not the best, sessions out there on Data Protection matters in my opinion”. We received lots of questions as well as part of the session, so in this Q&A, we answer some of those raised during the webinar, which we didn’t get time to answer during the TECHtalk. Bookmark this page 6 min read
8 May 2024 Insight When smart devices go bad Smart devices, or the Internet of Things (IoT) devices, have become a common and integral part of consumers’ lives. Therein lies an inherent problem, as the associated increased connectivity brings heightened cybersecurity risks. These risks can lead to cyber fraud, loss of personal data, as well as physical injury. They can also give rise to significant business disruption. Bookmark this page 5 min read
8 May 2024 Insight Not on my video playlist! – Customer personal data Roku, a prominent video streaming service provider in the USA, with approximately 80 million active users, recently identified that it had been subjected to two cyber attacks this year. The first came to its attention in March of this year, and it became aware of the second incident in April. Bookmark this page 4 min read
8 May 2024 Insight Don’t let your AI chatbot get too chatty! Earlier this year, leading parcel courier company, DPD, had a rather unfortunate experience with its use of its AI chatbot, following a system update to the chatbot. Bookmark this page 3 min read
21 March 2024 Insight The computer isn’t always right: safeguards are needed to ensure data accuracy Widespread use of computerised processed and electronic datasets, without appropriate safeguards, can result in personal data breaches plus wider breaches of the data protection principles set out in UK data protection legislation. Bookmark this page 4 min read
7 February 2024 Blog Who doesn't love a cookie? Expect stronger cookie law enforcement in 2024. Updates to legislation and developments in technology will continue to influence how we experience the web. ICO signals intent with increased regulatory scrutiny on the horizon... Share this article Bookmark this page 6 min read
18 January 2024 Blog Prohibited: Meta's unlawful behavioural advertising practices The European Data Protection Board has published an urgent binding decision to ban Meta’s processing of personal data for behavioural advertising conducted on the legal bases of performance of a contract or legitimate interests. We look at the practical considerations for organisations following this decision... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
3 January 2024 Insight FemTech: Top data protection tips for period and fertility-tracking apps It's estimated that 50 million people worldwide use apps to track their menstruation cycle. I'm one of those 50 million, and through improved awareness and knowledge of my own reproductive health I was successful in conceiving my daughter. Bookmark this page 4 min read
20 December 2023 Insight ICO signals red light for intrusive monitoring Angela Lown reflects on the publication of new guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office on employee monitoring. Bookmark this page 4 min read
28 September 2023 Blog Sending data to the US? What UK organisations need to know about the new UK-US data bridge A ‘data bridge’ is about to be established between the UK and US to permit the flow of personal data without the need for ‘overseas transfer’ safeguards. This only applies where the recipient in the US is certified under a Data Privacy Framework... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
22 September 2023 Insight Briefings on CMA principles for regulating AI foundation models CMA publishes principles for regulating AI foundation models. In this briefing, we look at the principles in context and consider the impact of the principles in their current form and what is next. Bookmark this page 4 min read