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Information Law weekly highlights—16 November 2023

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Published on: 16 November 2023

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Data protection
Data Protection (Fundamental Rights and Freedoms) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
ICO consults on draft transparency in health and social care guidance
ICO PACE project provides recommendations for tracing agent sector
European Parliament adopts Data Act
ePrivacy
EU’s draft ‘cookie pledge’ plans under review by data protection authorities, official says
EDPB adopts guidelines on tracking techniques covered by ePrivacy Directive
State security and intelligence
Home Office reports on proposed Investigatory Powers Act 2016 reforms

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Article summary

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Information Law weekly highlights: a hand-picked summary of news analysis, updates and new content related to laws governing the use and dissemination of information and personal data. These highlights focus on key topics including data protection, ePrivacy, cybersecurity, breach of confidence, misuse of private information and defamation.

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