Latest From UK Legal & Regulation
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NewsThis EU Court Case Could Expand the GDPR’s ‘Automated Decision-Making’ Rules
Next Thursday, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) will hear an important case about “automated decision-making” under the GDPR.
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Irish DPC to Challenge Fellow Regulators in Court Over ‘Problematic’ Direction
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) released details of investigations into two Meta companies on Wednesday, which will change the way the companies target ads. The decisions conclude complaints that were first lodged in May 2018.
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Parliament to discuss Online Safety Bill following five-month delay
The UK’s much-anticipated action on regulating the internet is to be addressed in parliament next week, with child protection and free speech coming to the fore of debate.
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Profiling and Marketing: Why the ICO’s Latest Fine Against Easylife Matters
The Easylife fine shows how some companies may be engaged in profiling without realising. The decision reminds us of the dangers of carelessly processing health data and demonstrates the important interaction between the GDPR and direct marketing laws.
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Charting the UK Data Protection Profession: September 2022 Report
Data Protection World Forum and The DPO Centre are delighted to bring you the ninth Index survey report from the ground-breaking UK Data Protection Index.
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Irish DPC welcomes increased funding of €4.1 million
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has welcomed the additional funding of €4.1 million for the office, announced by the Government in Budget 2022.
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Footballers seek legal action over GDPR violation
Hundreds of footballers have threatened to take legal action against 17 firms for the trading of their performance data.
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ICO provides data protection guidance to the media sector
The UK Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham has issued a draft journalism code of practice with features a guidance on data protection practices for media outlets and their staff.
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Met Police loses 2280 Electronic Devices in past two years
The Metropolitan Police has lost or had stolen 2280 electronic devices over the past two years, official figures has revealed.
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University of Sunderland struck by cyber attack
Sunderland University has revealed that it has been hit by suspected cyber-attack which has resulted in “extensive IT disruption.”
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ICO comments on UK’s data reform
The UK Information Commmissioner’s Office (ICO) has responded to the Department for Digital, Culture. Media & Sport consultation: “Data: a new direction.”
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One of UK’s largest newspapers leaks 10TB database
The Telegraph has leaked 10TB of data containing subscriber information, after failing to secure one of its databases.
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Pandora Papers: biggest offshore data leak
One of the largest financial document leaks has revealed the secret wealth and dealings of international leaders, politicians, and billionaires.
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DeepMind Technologies sued over alleged data sharing
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) subsidiary DeepMind Technologies over an alleged data breach of data protection laws.
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General public fails to adopt or understand cybersecurity best practices
The Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviours Report 2021 from NCSA and CybSafe for Cybersecurity Awareness Month uncovers key trends, behaviours and habits among US and UK tech users as cyber threat landscape heats up.
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UK Met Police to buy facial recognition technology
The Mayor of London’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) has approved a four-year contract with Northgate Public Services to purchase and use retrospective facial recognition technology.
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NCA and Europol sign up to a new working arrangement
The NCA and Europol have signed a working agreement to boost cooperation on serious and organised crimes.
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UK Cyber Security Council appoints four new trustees
The UK Cyber Security Council has announced today the appointment for four additional trustees, taking the total to eight.
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Half of regulated firms report rise in financial crime
According to new data from SmartSearch, almost half of firms in the financial services in the UK have reported increasing levels of financial crime over the past year.
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Researchers discover Apple Pay, Visa contactless hack
Large unauthorised contactless payments can be made on locked iPhones by exploiting an Apple Pay feature designed to help commuters pay quickly at ticket barriers.
