Miscellaneous
European Parliament adopts position on Digital Services Act
MEPs stop short of a ban on targeted ads, but would stop the use of special category personal information for targeting….
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The 2021 EU SCCs: practical issues… & some solutions?
Kuan Hon identifies some problems with the Commission’s 2021 standard contractual clauses for international transfers and makes some comparisons against its standard contractual clauses for processing agreements….
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EDPB adopts Guidelines on Right of Access and letter on cookie consent
EDPB recently held its January plenary session…
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New laws proposed to strengthen the UK’s resilience from cyber attack
The UK government is consulting on new measures to boost British businesses’ cyber security after recent high profile attacks. The consultation ends on 10 April 2022….
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Irish Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill published
Bill introduces online safety regime and implements recast Audio-Visual Services Directive in Ireland….
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Updated Tech London Advocates: Blockchain Legal & Regulatory Guidance Report Published
The second edition of the Tech London Advocates (TLA) Blockchain Legal & Regulatory Guidance Report was published on 11 January 2022. A summary of what’s new has been provided by them here….
UK government plans new rules on misleading cryptocurrency adverts
Plans published to strengthen the rules on cryptoasset advertisements and protect consumers from misleading claims…
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BOOK REVIEW: The Great Post Office Scandal by Nick Wallis
Rónán Kennedy provides a personal angle on a book that has many lessons for all tech lawyers….
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How can we prepare for a cyber incident – and what could trip us up?
Peter Yapp, our regular contributor on cybersecurity, provides some practical guidance on preparing a cybersecurity breach plan for an organisation…
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