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Our team of experts is here to share the latest legal developments, insights, and practical tips for you or your business. We cover a wide range of topics, including tech, software, AI, data protection, and compliance.

November 3, 2024

UK: Cyber Security and Resilience Bill Overview

Summary Introduction The UK Government plans to introduce new cybersecurity legislation across the UK in the form of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (the Bill). The Bill’s objective is…

October 30, 2024

Data Protection Update: Data (Use and Access) Bill

Last Updated: 15/05/2025 Summary Introduction The Labour Government has introduced a new Data (Use and Access) Bill (Bill) which, if it becomes law, would make significant changes to the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), UK…

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September 27, 2024

Special Category Data: What is it?

Summary Introduction Special category personal data is a type of personal data that, under the UK GDPR, is afforded additional protections. Such protections grant additional rights to data subjects (individuals…

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August 30, 2024

Dutch DPA Fines Uber €290 Million for Unlawful International Personal Data Transfers

Summary Introduction In a notable decision, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber B.V €290 million for breaches of the EU GDPR following the unlawful transfers of personal…

May 13, 2024

New ICO Guidance: Content Moderation and Data Protection

Summary Introduction UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently released its guidance on content moderation and data protection as part of its commitments stemming from its joint statement with Ofcom (the UK’s communications regulator) in…

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February 22, 2024

Phase Out of the Old Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) Imminent

As we have covered previously, exporting personal data outside of the UK is what is known under the UK GDPR as a ‘restricted transfer’. As the name might betray, it is not…

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January 12, 2024

Enhancing UK Data Centre Security: UK Government Launches Consultation

Summary Data centres – the basics Data centres are one of the most important parts of the modern economy. They are specialised businesses used by organisations to store, oversee, and…

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October 31, 2023

Data Scraping – Navigating the Challenges Old and New (Part 2: Intellectual Property)

Summary Introduction Colin Lambertus and Neil Williamson were featured in OneTrust’s DataGuidance, writing an article on ‘data scraping’ – also known as web scraping. That article was a condensed version…

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October 13, 2023

Online Safety and Regulation: Incoming Developments

Summary Introduction The European Commission has recently published its 10 October 2023 warning to Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter) about concerns over online safety. In this warning, X is reminded…

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