It has been a busy year for anyone looking to stay on top of data protection and privacy law. What are the key risks and developments that public authorities should be keeping in mind going forward?
WannaCry, the massive ransomware campaign that hit a number of organisations around the world last Friday has highlighted the increased cyber risks and data protection challenges that businesses are facing.
The European Commission has adopted a decision that will see personal data able to be exported to the US safely in accordance with EU data protection laws.
Privacy and open source advocates have raised concerns after discovering that the automatic installation of Google Chrome, comes with an added capability that allows remote technicians to listen in on conversations held near computers.
Navigating data protection compliance often requires balancing the rights and wishes of individuals against the wider benefits of using and sharing personal data. The use of personal data in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19) is a case point.
Over the summer the European Court dealt a major blow to organisations that transfer personal data to the US with the striking down of the EU-US Privacy Shield. But what does this mean for UK companies exporting personal data to the US and beyond?
To celebrate World Data Privacy Day, we're launching our Information Law Brief, containing updates and insights into the latest developments in information and privacy law.