Jobs Half Done: Getting Smart about Smartphones
Peter Leonard on why our thinking about how to control the data ecosystems that smartphones have created is still a work in progress….
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Open Source, Collaboration and the future of software
In our first contribution to our Predictions and Reflections for the year Amanda Brock, CEO of OpenUK, reflects on her year in open source software, where it has come from and why it matters for the future….
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When it comes to online privacy “the consent model is broken” says The Joint Select Committee on human rights
Concerns expressed in their report on Right to Privacy (Article 8) and the Digital Revolution…
ICO raises concerns about current laws regulating live facial recognition technology
The ICO has carried out an investigation and its findings raise serious concerns about live facial technology. It calls for a code of practice….
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ICO issues consultation on accountability toolkit
Closes 9 December 2019….
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Tech law work is on the rise according to the results of our first SCL Barometer survey which has been published today
SCL’s downloadable resource on the health of the tech law sector is now available…
ICO and Facebook reach agreement regarding misuse of data in political campaigns
Facebook agrees to pay £500,000 fine but does not admit liability…
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From the SCL Editor: Bring Me Your Predictions, Reflections and Resolutions
David Chaplin calls for your contributions for the December issue of Computers and Law…
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In Other News: This week’s Techlaw News Round-Up
CAA publishes requirements for drone operators’ licences The CAA has published its requirements for mandatory registration and education of drone operators, which take effect on 30 November 2019, although the online scheme goes live from 5 November. There will be two elements to the online system. Anyone responsible for a drone or unmanned aircraft (including model…
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European Commission publishes 3rd report on the operation of the Privacy Shield
The European Commission has published its third report on the Privacy Shield, confirming that it ensures an adequate level of protection for personal data transferred from the EU to participating companies in the US….
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