What Is GDPR? (Video)

The UK Court of Appeal has clarified the test for valid consent under GDPR, ruling that an objective approach should be taken rather than examining an individual's subjective state of mind. This decision has significant implications for how data controllers assess consent from vulnerable individuals, particularly in sectors like online gambling where addiction concerns arise.

What happens when a disgruntled employee from a notorious brokerage firm decides to exercise their data protection rights? This podcast episode examines the intersection of privacy law and corporate misconduct through the lens of one of cinema's most infamous financial scandals, exploring how a simple data subject access request could have exposed a web of illegal activity.

How do the futuristic vehicles in films like I, Robot and Minority Report reflect real-world privacy challenges we face today with connected cars? This podcast episode examines the intersection of science fiction and data protection, exploring how our vehicles collect and share information that could affect everything from insurance rates to targeted advertising.

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The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has opened a public consultation on draft guidance addressing anonymisation and pseudonymisation techniques for processing personal data in research, archiving, and statistical contexts. The guidance explores critical distinctions between anonymous and pseudonymous data, outlines required safeguards under UK GDPR, and examines emerging technologies including synthetic data and privacy-enhancing tools.

The Information Commissioner's Office has launched a consultation on draft guidance addressing anonymisation and pseudonymisation for research, archiving and statistical purposes. This guidance provides critical insight into how organisations should apply data minimisation principles in modern research practices, including AI development, trusted research environments, and synthetic data generation.

In part one of this series, Divorce and Family partner Jenny Bowden and Personal Injury associate James Philpott considered the division of assets...

In this recent Glasgow Sheriff Court decision of Joanna Cox v Optimax Clinics Limited & Others [2026] SC GLA 43, the court considered whether a claim for damages following LASIK...

Regulatory fines from UK and Spanish data protection authorities reveal divergent approaches to penalising the same 2023 cyber incident at genetic research company 23andMe.

Keystone Law explores the evolving landscape of data protection rights, focusing on new complaint mechanisms that businesses must understand and implement.

The High Court has awarded the Swatch Group US$11.6 million in negotiation damages against Samsung for trade mark infringements involving watch face apps on the Galaxy App store. Rejecting both parties' extreme valuations of US$170 million and US$301, the court established important principles for assessing damages when brand owners don't license their marks and no comparable market royalties exist.

Fendi, Loewe, Dior, Celine and LVMH have successfully pursued an online reseller and its influencer founder over sales of high-quality counterfeit goods, securing £213,000 in damages. The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court confirmed that a low price alone does not excuse a counterfeiter from damages liability, establishing that brands can be compensated for lost sales even when customers knowingly choose cheaper fakes over genuine products.

The Law Commission's second consultation paper examines whether the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954's security of tenure regime remains fit for purpose in today's commercial property market. With proposals ranging from streamlined contracting-out procedures to expanded redevelopment grounds that accommodate modern retrofit work, the consultation tests whether Part 2 of the Act has become too burdensome...

Nearly six in ten separated or divorced parents in the UK report experiencing alienating behaviour from a former partner, according to the first nationally representative study of its kind. Understanding what constitutes alienating behaviour, how it affects children, and what legal remedies are available has become increasingly important for families navigating separation. The courts now focus on specific behaviours that cause a child to reject one parent without reasonable explanation, rather than using th

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that packaging publicly available information into a unique investment strategy can create protectable confidential information, even when disclosed to hundreds of potential investors. This landmark ruling clarifies when information enters the public domain and how NDAs should be interpreted in commercial disputes.

Former soldier and MP Tobias Ellwood examines the fragmentation of the international order and draws parallels with the pre-World War II era, exploring how authoritarianism, Western isolationism, and emerging technologies are reshaping global conflict. The discussion addresses the critical importance of strong leadership, international alliances, and defending the rules-based international system to prevent a more divided and dangerous future.

Mishcon de Reya experts examine how large corporates can transition from AI experimentation to strategic deployment, addressing critical questions around governance, vendor contracts, risk management, and accountability. The discussion provides practical guidance on building frameworks that unite legal, IT, and C-suite leadership while balancing innovation with regulatory compliance and measurable business value.

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The Court of Appeal has overturned a controversial 2017 judgment and ruled that documents created by corporations in the course of an internal investigation may be covered by litigation privilege.

Changes to strategic and director reporting will start to impact boards in 2019.