The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) this week is raising awareness about the "ripple effect" of data breaches on individuals' lives. John Edwards, Information Commissioner, shares on the ICO … [Read more...] about The ripple effect of data breaches – the importance of empathy when notifying individuals
Crypto is property: Court reinforces progressive body of case law in first final determination
Hot on the heels of the Digital Assets Bill (in fact just one day afterwards – on 12 September 2024) the High Court of England & Wales handed down judgment in D'Aloia v Persons Unknown [2024] EWHC … [Read more...] about Crypto is property: Court reinforces progressive body of case law in first final determination
Data centres: Managing the cyber resilience of the newest form of critical digital infrastructure
On 12 September 2024 the UK government announced that data centres will be added to the Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) regime. This means that data centres are now grouped with energy, water, … [Read more...] about Data centres: Managing the cyber resilience of the newest form of critical digital infrastructure
New law for digital assets in the UK?
On 11 September 2024, the UK government introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill to the House of Lords. It aims to establish that certain digital assets can be recognised in law as property, … [Read more...] about New law for digital assets in the UK?
Strong step forward for litigation funding in the class action arena
Wednesday 18th August saw confirmation from court that the first consumer group class action claim in the UK – Merricks v Mastercard – could proceed to trial, on the basis that a suitable undertaking … [Read more...] about Strong step forward for litigation funding in the class action arena
Extreme control over proceedings is a costs risk for third party funders
As litigation funding grows in popularity, the court's ability to make heftier costs orders against commercial litigation funders has come into focus. Whether the so-called 'Arkin cap' will apply to … [Read more...] about Extreme control over proceedings is a costs risk for third party funders