CMA launches call for evidence on harms to consumers and competitors through the use of algorithms
CMA publishes research on algorithms, showing how they can reduce competition in digital markets and harm consumers if they are misused….
Miscellaneous
Overseas websites and the GDPR’s reach
Robin Hopkins looks at a recent case that gives some idea of judicial approaches on the question of the territorial reach of the GDPR ….
Apple infringed valid mobile phone patent essential to GSM standards, finds Patent Court
A patent relating to mobile phones was valid and essential to standards, and therefore infringed by Apple devices operating under these standards….
Managing a legal dispute arising from a failed IT project: Part 2
In previous articles we looked at the common reasons why IT projects go wrong and the steps parties can take to manage a project which is slipping off track. In this two part article we consider the resolution of a dispute through legal proceedings. In part 1 we covered the fundamental issues of preparation, issuing proceedings and evidence. In this part we will look at settlement negotiations and the trial….
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CMA to investigate Google’s ‘Privacy Sandbox’ browser changes
CMA to assess whether Google’s plans to remove third party cookies will concentrate advertising revenue still further….
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Managing a legal dispute arising from a failed IT project: Part 1
In previous articles we looked at the common reasons why IT projects go wrong and the steps parties can take to manage a project which is slipping off track. In this two part article we consider the resolution of a dispute through legal proceedings. In this part, we review the fundamental issues of preparation, issuing proceedings and evidence. Part II will look at settlement negotiations and the trial….
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The UK / EU trade deal: key points for tech lawyers
Deal touches on aspects of data protection, digital trade and cybersecurity…
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Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act: A review of the major changes ahead (Part 4)
Darren Grayson Chng, in the fourth and final part of a series, explores the background to forthcoming changes to the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act….
ICO publishes new Data Sharing Code of Practice
New Code seeks to clear up some misconceptions and myths about data sharing….
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High Court quashes conviction for “annoying tweets”
Annoying tweets not improper use of a public communications network, says High Court….
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