National data strategy to be developed in the UK
A national data strategy is to be developed in the UK, the government has announced. Read Complete Article
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EU court could settle ICANN data gathering dispute
The amount of data that domain name registrars can be forced to gather on people operating websites could be determined by the EU’s highest court. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →‘World first’ marine insurance blockchain platform welcomed
The launch of a ‘world first’ marine insurance blockchain platform shows that the insurance industry is moving the technology “from hype into reality”, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →PSD2: no cross-checking on consent needed, says EBA
Banks do not need to check whether their customers have given other companies permission to access information from their payment accounts under EU payment services laws, the European Banking Authority […]
Continue Reading →Supreme Court: ‘self-employed’ plumber was worker
A plumber engaged as an “independent contractor” by a London firm was a ‘worker’, entitled to bring certain employment law claims against the company, the UK’s highest court has ruled. […]
Continue Reading →UK government shores up merger control powers to protect national interest
The UK government has lowered the threshold for merger intervention in sectors with implications for national security in the first stage of amendments to the Enterprise Act. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →France and Germany lag as deadline passes for new trade secrets laws
ANALYSIS: Businesses that fail to take active steps to protect their trade secrets risk missing out on new protections being introduced across Europe. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Court: telecoms code does not always supersede contractual agreements
A telecoms operator cannot rely on its statutory right to retain equipment on third party property to avoid a landowner’s claim for damages for breach of a contractual ‘lift and […]
Continue Reading →Yahoo case highlights pivotal role of Irish data watchdog
Ireland’s data protection authority will play “a central role” in shaping the enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a Dublin-based data protection law expert has said. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Cybersecurity certification framework backed by EU law makers
Manufacturers of connected cars and medical devices will be among the businesses able to obtain an EU-wide certificate that their products conform to cybersecurity standards under new laws that have […]
Continue Reading →EU telecoms agreement reached amidst industry criticism
A new European Electronic Communications Code has been provisionally agreed on by EU law makers amidst heavy industry criticism. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Better post-Brexit support needed for tech start-ups says report
The UK government should be putting in place measures to support start-up companies in the technology sector more effectively, concludes a new report. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Regulate virtual currency exchange platforms, EU law makers urged
EU law makers have been called on to regulate online platforms that allow users to exchange virtual currencies for other virtual currencies “as a priority”. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK accountancy watchdog lodges complaints in Autonomy case
The UK’s accountancy watchdog has lodged formal complaints against two former senior executives of Autonomy, the UK software company, and two of the company’s former accountants. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Figures show HMRC shifting tax investigation focus to UK firms
UK firms are responsible for an increasing proportion of the tax HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) suspects of being underpaid by big businesses, according to the latest figures. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Proposed EU copyright reforms keeping pace with digital age
Planned reforms to EU copyright laws attempt to balance providing protection for rights holders with encouraging growth in the digital single market, an intellectual property law expert has said. Read […]
Continue Reading →Directors could be made personally liable for nuisance calls
Company directors could be made personally liable for nuisance calls, leading to potential fines of up to £500,000, under plans announced by the UK government. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Digital health tech backed to reduce burden on NHS
Digital health solutions have the potential to reduce the burdens on the NHS by helping people manage health problems before they need to be admitted to hospital, an expert in […]
Continue Reading →European Data Protection Board backs ban on ‘cookie walls’
Website and mobile app operators should be barred from requiring consumers to agree to the collection and use of their personal data in return for gaining access to their services, […]
Continue Reading →UK drone laws set with safety in mind
Drone operators will face height and geographical restrictions on where they can fly their machines from later this summer under new UK laws. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →US-Iran sanctions: what should non-US businesses do now?
ANALYSIS: As we approach 4 August, when US secondary sanctions begin to be reactivated, businesses with connections to Iran should be carefully considering their next steps. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Ruling offers guidance on interpreting the Managed ICT Services Model Agreement
ANALYSIS: A recent ruling by the Court of Session in Edinburgh has provided guidance on how the UK government model IT services contract should be operated and interpreted, as well […]
Continue Reading →New broadband speed advert standards in force in the UK
Broadband providers in the UK are now subject to stricter rules over the claims they can make about the speed of their services. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Role of data in driverless cars infratech highlighted in NIC projects
Data can be used to maximise the potential of infrastructure assets, as demonstrated by new plans outlined to improve the flow of vehicles through traffic light systems, a specialist in […]
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