Data Protection

Articles

Seeing is deceiving: manipulated digital content, deepfakes and the law

Chloe Flascher takes a closer look at the dangers of deepfakes and the legal protections introduced by the Online Safety Act in England and Wales

The UK’s Cyber Governance Code of Practice

Beverley Flynn and Sinead Hughes discuss the government’s proposed voluntary Cyber Governance Code of Practice and what it would mean for businesses

The evolving challenge of data protection laws

Emily Carter explores anticipated developments in the realm of data protection

The details of the fine imposed on Equifax Ltd by the Financial Conduct Authority

Hywel Jenkins and Kate Macmillan dissect the recent fine imposed by the UK financial services regulator over the data breach suffered by Equifax Ltd

Deepfakes: is the law capable of protecting individuals in light of new technology?

Hanna Basha, Mark Jones and Francesca Sargent discuss the application of the law to seek civil and criminal remedies for deepfakes

Why robust cross-border cyber and privacy capabilities are essential

Mark Anderson discusses strategies for managing a cyber breach response in multiple jurisdictions, emphasizing approaches in Australia and New Zealand

Clearview AI Inc wins appeal against £7.5m Information Commissioner’s Office fine

James Castro-Edwards dissects the recent First-tier Tribunal’s ruling in Clearview AI Inc v The Information Commissioner [2023] UKFTT 819 (GRC) (17 October 2023)

New UK data protection bill may lighten the burden for business

The UK's proposed bill modifies GDPR regulations, prompting debates over user privacy and EU data relations, says Alison Berryman