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Cyber fraud – a new hope?
We have previously warned of the threat posed by fraudsters who are targeting solicitors’ client accounts to misappropriate funds.
Read moreThe Modern Slavery Act: what you need to know about the new reporting obligation
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the Act) came into force on 26 March 2015. At a high level it aims to improve law enforcement tools, strengthen criminal penalties and deliver better protection and support for victims.
Read moreEU Court declares 'Safe Harbor' data-transfer agreement invalid
The Court of Justice of the European (CJEU) has declared that the "Safe Harbor" framework agreement cannot be relied upon to justify transfers of personal data from the EU to the US.
Read moreDo you know you're being tracked?
Do you own a smart phone? Do you always have WiFi enabled? If your answers to both these questions are yes, your movements were most probably tracked on your way into work today.
Read moreEU Consultation on standards for a Digital Single Market
On 23 September 2015, the European Commission launched a public consultation on information and communications technology ("ICT") standards for creation of a Digital Single Market.
Read moreUpdate: IT Suppliers beware! Your right to terminate on a customer insolvency is changing…
In September 2013 we reported on the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 which provided the Government with the power to extend the law regarding the supply of essential services to insolvent customers.
Read moreArticle 29 Working Party keeps up the pressure on data reform discussions
The EU data protection reform package has entered its decisive phase. The first trilogue between the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Council of Ministers began on 24 June 2015 but, even at this late stage, there are many key concepts still to be finalised.
Read moreTransparency by design – putting FOIA at the forefront of public sector outsourcing contracts
Earlier this year, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) published a guidance document recommending some steps for public authorities (Authorities) to take when entering into outsourcing arrangements to help them comply with their freedom of information obligations.
Read moreTechnology and cyber risk update
Drones – issues for casualty insurers
Read moreWyscout Forum London 2013 - Image is everything
What are image rights?
Read moreVirtual roundtable with Corporate Livewire: Sport Law 2015
In our Sports Law Roundtable we spoke with four experts from around the world to discuss recent regulatory changes and interesting developments across their field of work.
Read moreDigital content under the new Consumer Rights Act
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA) comes into force on 1 October 2015. It will reform consumer law in the UK, in particular by setting up new consumer rights and remedies in respect of digital content.
Read moreUK cyber security: insure against 'rapid, highly damaging and public' threats
Cyber attacks present a daily threat to UK businesses and have become more destructive in recent years with data breaches and hacks frequently making front page news.
Read moreCourt of Appeal opens the door to 'distress-only' data breach claims where no financial loss
In an important ruling, the Court of Appeal confirms that misuse of private information is a tort and rules on the meaning of "damage" under s13 of the Data Protection Act ("the DPA"), allowing claimants to recover compensation for "distress" resulting from a breach of the Act without also having to prove pecuniary losses.
Read moreSupreme Court clarifies the limits on contractual discretion
A recent decision of the Supreme Court1 has confirmed that the limits on contractual discretion include a requirement to take relevant issues into account and that the discretion is not exercised irrationally.
Read moreCMA call for information on use of online reviews
Online reviews: love them or hate them, there is no escape. Products, services, large multinationals, SMEs, online or offline, almost everyone is being judged these days.
Read moreICO fines online travel insurer £175,000 for failing to keep customers’ personal information secure
The Information Commissioners Office (the “ICO”) has fined Staysure.co.uk Limited (“Staysure”), an online travel insurance company, £175,000 for its failure to comply with the seventh data protection principle, after IT security failings allowed hackers to access up to 100,000 customer financial records.
Read moreNew powers to audit NHS authorities' data protection compliance
From 1 February 2015, the ICO will be able to subject public healthcare organisations to compulsory audits of their data protection compliance under section 41A of the Data Protection Act 1998.
Read moreNew UK Procurement Rules Published for Consultation
Draft new Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and a Consultation Document on UK Transposition of the new EU Procurement Directives have recently been published by the Cabinet Office. This paves the way for the 2014 Directives to be implemented in the UK early next year.
Read moreFCA COMPLETES THEMATIC REVIEW OF MOBILE BANKING AND PAYMENTS
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently published its findings following its thematic review of mobile banking and payments.
Read moreEU Consultation on Cloud Computing and Software
The EU has opened a public consultation to help define future research priorities in the areas of Cloud Computing and Software (including Open Source). Any and all stakeholders are invited to submit their views by 10 October 2014.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 46
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 45
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 42
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 41
Welcome to latest edition of Cyber_Bytes, our regular round up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 40
Welcome to latest edition of Cyber_Bytes, our regular round up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 39
Welcome to latest edition of Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly roundup of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 38
We are back following a short seasonal break and hope you enjoy this latest edition of Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly roundup of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 37
We hope you enjoy this latest edition of Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly roundup of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 36
We are back following a break and hope you enjoy this latest edition of Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly roundup of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 35
We hope you enjoy this latest edition of Cyber Bytes, our bi-weekly roundup of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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We hope you enjoy this latest edition of Cyber_Bytes, our biweekly roundup of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly round up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly round up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly round up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly round up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly round up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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Welcome to latest edition of Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly roundup of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly round up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly round up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly round up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly round up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, a round up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks over the last two weeks.
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Welcome to the latest edition of Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly roundup of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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Welcome to the latest edition of Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly roundup of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, a round up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks over the last two weeks.
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Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly roundup of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreCyber bytes - Issue 16
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly roundup of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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