Expand Your International Thinking
Roger Bickerstaff, the IFCLA President, explains why you should seriously consider attending the IFCLA Conference…
Cybersecurity
‘Can Do Better’: Article 29 Working Party View on Privacy Shield
The Article 29 Working Party has given its verdict on the Privacy Shield that is designed to replace Safe Harbour. In essence, the Working Party has made encouraging noises and called for further improvements….
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Why Blockchain?
Checca Aird looks at the tech world’s latest buzzword and some of the applications that she has encountered….
Blockchain: Spider or Starfish Effect?
Richard French examines the blockchain technology and discusses some of its legal aspects…
Cybercrime Legislative Developments in Ireland
Pearse Ryan, Tom Browne and Sarah McDermott consider the impact of a recently introduced Bill and summarise its most noteworthy aspects…
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Take the Initiative and Think Globally
Spring is a good time for fresh thinking. Here are some suggestions….
Blockchains not Bitcoin: Distributed Ledger Technology
Andres Guadamuz and Chris Marsden explain the origins of blockchain, highlight some of its applications and look to its future…
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The Network and Information Security Directive (‘Cybersecurity’ Directive)
Stewart James gives an account of this important new pending directive…
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Joint Committee Report on the Draft Investigatory Powers Bill
The Draft Investigatory Powers Bill is on the right track but significant changes needed, according to the Parliamentary Joint Committee…
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Commons Select Committee Report on IP Bill
The House of Commons Committee on Science and Technology Committee has published its report on the draft IP Bill…