ARCHIVED: This archived Practice Note provides information on the data protection regime before 25 May 2018 and reflects the position under the Data Protection Act 1998...
This Practice Note explores the effect of Brexit on UK cybersecurity with a particular focus on the network and information systems legislation. It covers: • overview of...
Background The Computer Misuse Act 1990 (CMA 1990) was principally enacted in response to the threat of unauthorised access to computers, colloquially known as ‘hacking’...
Brexit: On 31 January 2020, the UK ceased to be an EU Member State and entered an implementation period, during which it continues to be subject to EU law. During this...
Brexit: As of exit day (31 January 2020), the UK is no longer an EU Member State, but it has entered an implementation period during which it continues to be treated by...
ARCHIVED: This archived timeline sets out the key legislative developments of the data protection reform package. This timeline is for background information only and is...
Brexit: As of exit day (31 January 2020), the UK is no longer an EU Member State, but it has entered an implementation period during which it continues to be treated by...
Click here to download the latest Cybersecurity 2019 report, published by Getting the Deal Through. Jurisdictions covered The following jurisdictions are covered in this...
Click here to download the latest Data Protection & Privacy 2020 report, published by Getting the Deal Through. Jurisdictions covered The following jurisdictions are...
This database sets out details of recent enforcement actions taken by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). It is accessible by clicking on the link below: ICO...
ARCHIVED: This Practice Note introduces the data export restriction under the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA 1998) prohibiting the transfer of personal data to a territory...
The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) creates a number of criminal offences relating to the misuse of personal data in the UK. For information on these specific...
This Practice Note is intended for use where a notification offence was committed before 25 May 2018. Where a notification offence occurred before 25 May 2018, it may...
Changes as a result of the General Data Protection Regulation The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) on the protection of natural persons with regard...
The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) received Royal Assent on 23 May 2018. The DPA 2018 puts the UK in a position to continue to share personal data with other EU...
BREXIT: As of exit day (31 January 2020), the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...
ARCHIVED: This archived Practice Note provides information on the data protection regime before 25 May 2018 and reflects the position under the Data Protection Act 1998...
Brexit: On 31 January 2020, the UK ceased to be an EU Member State and entered an implementation period, during which it continues to be subject to EU law. During this...
Brexit: On 31 January 2020, the UK ceased to be an EU Member State and entered an implementation period, during which it continues to be subject to EU law. During this...
Brexit: On 31 January 2020, the UK ceased to be an EU Member State and entered an implementation period, during which it continues to be subject to EU law. During this...
Brexit: On 31 January 2020, the UK ceased to be an EU Member State and entered an implementation period, during which it continues to be subject to EU law. During this...
This Practice Note relates to the commission of data protection offences before 25 May 2018. Where a data protection offence occurred before 25 May 2018, it may still be...
Changes as a result of the General Data Protection Regulation The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) on the protection of natural persons with regard...
