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Databases are vital assets in the information law landscape, necessitating robust legal oversight. Discover key considerations for database management, including intellectual property rights, data access, and security measures, to ensure legal compliance and optimal utilisation of database resources.

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Commission publishes indicative timetable for upcoming 2025 proposals

Commission publishes indicative timetable for upcoming 2025 proposals
Where the postcodes are—High Court finds database right infringement (IDDQD and Royal Mail v Codeberry)

Where the postcodes are—High Court finds database right infringement (IDDQD and Royal Mail v Codeberry)

The following IP news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Where the postcodes are—High Court finds database right infringement (IDDQD and Royal Mail v Codeberry)

Attorney General blames old spy law for collapse of China espionage case

Attorney General blames old spy law for collapse of China espionage case

The following Public Law news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Attorney General blames old spy law for collapse of China espionage case

ICO launches consultation on enforcement procedural guidance

ICO launches consultation on enforcement procedural guidance

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The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)—Navigator [Archived]

The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)—Navigator [Archived]

The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)—NavigatorThis Practice Note serves as a reference guide to the Retained Regulation (EU) 2016/679...

Privacy law—misuse of private information

Privacy law—misuse of private information

Privacy law—misuse of private informationThe tort of misuse of private information is focused on ‘the protection of human autonomy and dignity—the...

Confidentiality agreement—mutual

Confidentiality agreement—mutual

Confidentiality agreement—mutualThis Agreement is made on [date]Parties1[insert name of party] [of [insert details ] OR a company incorporated in...

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the UK’s independent regulator designed to uphold...

Practice notes

The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)

The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)This Practice Note provides a summary of the UK GDPR regime. For a higher-level introduction to UK...
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30th May
Q&As

Are recorded conversations between lay people legal and can they be used in legal proceedings?

Are recorded conversations between lay people legal and can they be used in legal proceedings?The law relating to the recording of conversations...
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Produced in partnership with Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench Walk
13th Oct
Q&As

Is it standard for a non-disclosure agreement to contain liability limitations (eg for loss of information and/or breach) and what arguments could be used to seek to remove any such provisions added by another party?

Is it standard for a non-disclosure agreement to contain liability limitations (eg for loss of information and/or breach) and what arguments could be...
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2nd Jun
Q&As

In the context of confidentiality agreements, what constitutes an ‘indirect’ disclosure? Is it necessary to specifically use the word ‘indirect’ to capture all types of disclosure by the main disclosing party?

In the context of confidentiality agreements, what constitutes an ‘indirect’ disclosure? Is it necessary to specifically use the word ‘indirect’ to...
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Produced in partnership with Michelle Last of Keystone law
30th May
Precedents

Letter of claim—breach of confidence

Letter of claim—breach of confidence[Insert name and address of recipient]Dear [insert organisation name],[Name of client] and confidential...
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30th May
Practice notes

Trade secrets and confidential information—protection and enforcement

Trade secrets and confidential information—protection and enforcementThis Practice Note sets out the protection available for trade secrets and...
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Produced in partnership with Will Smith of Anglo American
30th May
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Practice notes

Introduction to the EU GDPR and UK GDPR

Introduction to the EU GDPR and UK GDPRThis Practice Note provides a high-level introduction to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation,...
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30th May
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Practice notes

Data protection, privacy and confidential information case law tracker

Data protection, privacy and confidential information case law trackerThis Practice Note tracks noteworthy High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme...
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30th May
Practice notes

Commercial use of photographs—data protection and privacy issues

Commercial use of photographs—data protection and privacy issuesThis Practice Note addresses issues affecting professional photographers taking...
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2nd Jun
Precedents

Letter of claim—breach of data protection law

Letter of claim—breach of data protection law[Insert name and address of recipient]Dear [insert organisation name],[Name of client] and breach of data...
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2nd Jun
Practice notes

What does IP completion day mean for Information Law? [Archived]

What does IP completion day mean for Information Law? [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.11 pm (GMT) on 31...
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30th May
Practice notes

Confidential information, privacy and injunctions

Confidential information, privacy and injunctionsThis Practice Note deals with the general principles of obtaining an injunction relating to...
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30th May
Practice notes

The Data Protection Act 2018

The Data Protection Act 2018This Practice Note introduces the UK’s Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018).For higher-level introductions to data...
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30th May
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Q&As

Is someone’s voice personal identifiable information under GDPR? If someone is to do a voice over for content of some training for a business, would a consent form be needed?

Is someone’s voice personal identifiable information under GDPR? If someone is to do a voice over for content of some training for a business, would a...
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30th May
Practice notes

The Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018

The Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018This Practice Note provides an overview of the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018...
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30th May
Practice notes

Limitation of data protection liability in contracts—market practice in general business services agreements between controllers and processors [Archived]

Limitation of data protection liability in contracts—market practice in general business services agreements between controllers and processors...
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2nd Jun

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What is the difference between an appeal and a review?

What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a

Late payment penalties—inheritance tax

Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid

Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of case

Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application

Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements

Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements[Insert addressee details]Dear [insert name][It is our understanding that [insert name of prospective employee] [was an employee of yours between the dates of [insert dates as appropriate] OR is a current employee of