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Written by specialist lawyers at RPC, this blog features regular postings on developments in UK privacy law.
Cyber_Bytes - Issue 40
Topic: Data and privacy 09.05.2022 Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 39
Topic: Data and privacy 15.02.2022 Read moreEDPB guidelines on personal data breach notifications
Topic: Data and privacy 14.02.2022 Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 38
Topic: Data and privacy 26.01.2022 Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 37
Topic: Data and privacy 16.12.2021 Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 36
Topic: Data and privacy 10.11.2021 Read moreThe Supreme Court hands down judgment in Lloyd v Google
Topic: Data and privacy 10.11.2021 Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 35
Topic: Data and privacyWe hope you enjoy this latest edition of Cyber Bytes, our bi-weekly roundup of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
22.09.2021 Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 34
Topic: Data and privacy 07.09.2021 Read moreCase comment: striking out of privacy and confidence actions in the Dixons data breach case
Topic: Data and privacyThe number of claims issued in the High Court (Media and Communications List) with a data protection element continues to increase. The rise in claim numbers can be attributed to a number of factors including: (i) individuals becoming more aware of their rights under data protection legislation, (ii) uncertainty as to whether individuals may recover damages for a loss of control of their personal data without proving material damage or distress; (iii) the abundance of specialist law firms who are prepared to act for individuals on a "no-win-no-fee" basis and (iv) the availability of After the Event ("ATE") insurance to protect a would-be claimant against adverse costs orders.
10.08.2021 Read more