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Morrisons – the first successful class action in the UK for data breach
On 1 December 2017, the High Court handed down its judgment on the UK's first class action arising from a data breach (Various Claimants v Morrisons). …
Formal DCMS response awaited by the end of the year on consultation to implement the Cyber Security Directive in the UK
The public consultation issued by the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport on implementing the EU Network and Information Security …
Working party established to progress cyber security guidelines in international arbitration
Cyber security is becoming highly relevant in the context of arbitration proceedings, a key component of which is their confidentiality. Parties, …
The GDPR: ICO issues draft guidance on data controller and processor liability
In the run up to the GDPR applying from next year, there has been a variety of practical guidance for compliance at the European level through the …
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” …
Cyber insurance requirements in commercial contracts: getting it right
Cyber incidents have the capacity to cause many different types of loss. Insurance coverage exists for at least some aspects of cyber risks in the UK …
UK Government support for Automated and Electric Vehicle industry and related cyber concerns
On 22 November 2017, the UK Government unveiled plans to invest £1bn in technology projects, including £400m for electric car charging points and £75m …
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 …
Draft Data Protection Bill published – no major surprises for businesses
Following its Second Reading in the House of Lords, on 22 November 2017 the draft Data Protection Bill (the “Bill”) passed the Committee Stage and will …
UK Government endorses new data security standards and greater patient control over use of health data
The Department of Health published its Review of Data Security, Consent and Opt-Outs (the “Review”) earlier this year. Incidents such as WannaCry (refer …
Operational impact of cyber-attacks on wind turbines
At this year’s Black Hat, a leading information security conference held in Las Vegas, cyber security researchers exposed new vulnerabilities in …
UK: Limits on employers’ ability to monitor private communications
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECtHR) ruling in Barbulescu v Romania (61496/08) is a timely reminder of the limits of …
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