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UK’s Data Protection Regulator Fines a UK SaaS Provider ~$4 Million Following a Ransomware Incident

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On March 26, 2025, the UK data protection regulator (the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”)) fined Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd (“Advanced”) £3.07 million (approximately $4 million). In 2022, Advanced suffered...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Issues New Data Transfer Risk Assessment Guidelines

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The guidelines specify the requirements for data controllers to conduct risk assessments related to the transfer or disclosure of personal data outside the Kingdom. ...more

A&O Shearman

When does payment card data qualify as personal data? English Court gives new guidance on this question

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The Upper Tribunal (UT) has overturned a decision by the First-tier Tribunal (FTT), relating to a Monetary Penalty Notice (MPN) that was issued by the Information Commissioner (ICO). All of this stemmed from a cyber-attack...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

UK Brings Forward Bill to Reform UK Privacy Laws

In October 2024, the UK government introduced the Data (Use and Access) Bill (the Data Bill) to Parliament. The Data Bill represents a third attempt by UK ministers to bring about reforms to the UK’s data protection and...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Online Safety in the United Kingdom: What’s the Latest?

The children’s privacy and online safety regulatory landscape is evolving quickly. To keep up, companies subject to U.K. law should understand their users, enhance safety features and conduct risk assessments, all while...more

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Online Safety Act Update: Ofcom’s Consultation on Measures to Protect Children From Online Harms Closing 17 July 2024

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Introduction The UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA) imposes extensive obligations on certain types of online service providers to protect users from illegal and harmful content. A key focus of the OSA is the protection of children...more

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Age Assurance for Internet Society Services (ISS): What to Know About a New UK ICO Opinion

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection regulator, has published an opinion on age assurance for internet society services (ISS). The opinion aims to explain how a company can use technology in...more

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What is FemTech and How Can It Meet the Privacy Needs of Its Users?

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In part one of our series "FemTech: how this growing industry can build trust, protect privacy and redress healthcare inequity… one app at a time", we take an introductory look at the industry, and offer some...more

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ICO and AEPD take steps for protection of minors

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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) launched a campaign called ‘Think. Check. Share’ (the Campaign) on 29 January 2024, to promote responsible data sharing to safeguard children. The Campaign aims to provide...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Generative AI - Data Privacy's Friend or Foe?

There’s so much activity around generative AI! This is a hot topic for us data privacy folks as it presents new challenges for the protection of personal data. Call us sad, but we get very excited about it!...more

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U.S.-U.K. Data Transfer Developments

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The U.K. Data Bridge extension to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”) was formally green-lighted by the U.K. Government on 12 October 2023....more

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UK-U.S. Data Bridge Allows Transfer of Personal Data From the United Kingdom to the United States

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Beginning October 12, 2023, the UK-U.S. Data Bridge will allow UK companies to transfer personal data to the United States using the new EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework....more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Unlocking Data Flows: The UK-US Data Bridge

The UK government has announced the UK extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, known as the UK-US data bridge. The new framework will allow businesses to transfer personal data between the United Kingdom and the United...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Founder Series: Leveraging AI for Business Growth in the UK

Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies. The Series is written by members of our...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Neurodata, Neurotechnology and Data Protection in the UK

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) has published a report on the evolving nature of neurotechnology and its implications for data protection laws. The report highlights the risks of neurotechnology and sets the...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

European Commission Grants EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Adequacy Determination

Summary - On July 10, 2023, the European Commission issued an adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (“EU-U.S. DPF” or “DPF”). The decision concludes that the U.S. ensures an adequate level of protection...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

U.S., UK enter data flow agreement in principle

On June 8, President Biden presented an agreement in principle to allow for the free flow of data between the U.S. and the UK. Announced as part of the administration’s “Atlantic Declaration for a Twenty-First Century U.S.-UK...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Data Subject Access Requests from Employees: What UK Employers Need to Know About New ICO Guidance

A challenging economic situation is prompting contentious staffing decisions. The rise of hybrid work has led employers to generate more information in more places about employees. Against this backdrop, more employees are...more

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Cybersecurity Developments and Legal Issues

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For most large companies, a frictionless flow of information and the ability to transfer customer data, employee files, financial records and other information around the world quickly and cost-effectively is a critical...more

Hogan Lovells

UK data protection reform: A second bite of the cherry

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On 8 March 2023, the UK Department for Science, Information and Technology (DSIT) published the Data Protection and Digital Information (No.2) Bill (DPDI 2) which provides an update to the Government's reforms to the UK data...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

UK App Code Provides Privacy and Security Compliance Direction

The UK’s new Code of Practice for App Store Operators and App Developers provides companies with privacy-related resources. It also highlights ICO privacy expectations. Participating in the code is done by voluntarily...more

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Data Protection in the British Virgin Islands

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The British Virgin Islands ("BVI") Data Protection Act, 2021 ("DPA") came into force on 9 July 2021. It was introduced so the BVI would have a data protection framework which is broadly similar to EU and UK standards. To...more

McDermott Will & Emery

European Privacy Risk Exposure

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2022 was yet another eventful year in terms of GDPR compliance. The continued evolution of the enforcement landscape, with increasing number of sanctions and individuals exercising their rights required time and attention...more

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January 2023 AFS Privacy Report: Colorado Department of Law Issues Updated Draft CPA Rules

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Colorado Department of Law Issues Draft CPA Revisions - On December 22, the Colorado Department of Law issued updates to the draft Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) rules. These revisions build on written comments and feedback from...more

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UK Data Protection Bill: Examination of Key Provisions (Part 2)

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Areas of interest include anonymisation, “recognised legitimate interests”, and the ICO’s role. The UK Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (the Bill) sets out the government’s proposals for reforming the current...more

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