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Online Safety Bill formally introduced to Parliament
EU adopts new sanctions framework targeting external cyber-attacks
Court makes permanent injunction against unknown parties preventing disclosure of confidential information unlawfully removed from computer
In the cases of Clarkson Plc v Person(s) Unknown (“Clarkson”) and PML v Person(s) unknown (“PML”), the court has created a new tool in the fight against …
Risk of a “Meltdown”? Recent authority guidance and practical tips to mitigate the risk of organisations falling victim to the latest cyber exploits
Significant vulnerabilities that could allow cyber attackers to compromise data have been found in common processors in almost all modern devices. What …
The GDPR: Practical European Guidance on personal data breach notification requirements
The GDPR introduces a new mandatory requirement for all controllers to notify the appropriate data protection authority of a “personal data breach” …
National Audit Office publishes report on NHS response to WannaCry cyber-attack
The National Audit Office (“NAO”) has published a report (the “Report”) which investigates the National Health Service’s (“NHS”) response to the global …
WannaCry: A chance to test systems and raise awareness at a global level?
In one of the most dramatic and widespread cyber attacks to date, on Friday 12 May 2017, a worldwide ransomware attack known as "WannaCrypt" or …
Dynamic ruling: European Court rules on storing dynamic IP addresses to help prevent cyber attacks
The CJEU has ruled that the operator of a website may have a legitimate interest in storing certain personal data relating to visitors to that website in …
All TalkTalk, no action? UK Information Commissioner issues record fine of £400,000 for TalkTalk's cyber security breach
The fine was the consequence of a cyber security breach in October 2015, which led to the theft of personal data of almost 157,000 customers, including …
Save the data: EU General Data Protection Regulation to apply from 25 May 2018
The EU General Data Protection Regulation has finally been approved and published in the Official Journal. The countdown to its application date of 25 …