Pierre Roquefeuil considers the use of personal data on the Web and the French and European mirroring regimes that prevent or punish an abusive or unauthorized use….
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After a fine was imposed on a cashier who spied on a sex attack victim’s bank records, the Information Commissioner says that this ‘disturbing case’ highlights the need for prison to be an option for offences under the DPA…
Acas has launched a guide for employers and employees….
Eduardo Ustaran has been talking to people who matter in Brussels and is beginning to get an idea of what the future EU data protection framework may look like…
The Article 29 Working Party has written to the IAB (Internet Advertising Bureau) and the EASA (European Advertising Standards Alliance) expressing fundamental concerns about their code of practice….
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On the unexpected effects of technology and hopes for increased privacy awareness that once seemed crushed but may rise again…
Google Inc. has taken reasonable steps to improve its privacy policies, the Information Commissioner’s Office has said, following an audit at the Google’s London office….
The unstoppable march of Twitter continues. Users can now make FOI requests….
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Paul Gershlick and Simon Weinberg consider the High Court judgment in AstraZeneca v Albermarle, which considered deliberate breach of unprofitable contracts and looked hard at NetTV v MARHedge. The judgment also touches on the right of first refusal and whether rights are waived while negotiating following material breach and is an example of a very narrow interpretation of a limit on liability clause….
In light of two key changes to the spectrum trading regime, Anthony Day and Mike Conradi ask:- Will the market now flourish?…