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Case comment: striking out of privacy and confidence actions in the Dixons data breach case

Published on 10 Aug 2021.

The number of claims issued in the High Court (Media and Communications List) with a data protection element continues to increase. The rise in claim numbers can be attributed to a number of factors including: (i) individuals becoming more aware of their rights under data protection legislation, (ii) uncertainty as to whether individuals may recover damages for a loss of control of their personal data without proving material damage or distress; (iii) the abundance of specialist law firms who are prepared to act for individuals on a "no-win-no-fee" basis and (iv) the availability of After the Event ("ATE") insurance to protect a would-be claimant against adverse costs orders.

Upcoming changes to data protection legislation in Asia

Published on 22 Dec 2020. By Jonathan Crompton, Partner

The data privacy landscape in Asia is varied, complex and evolving. We are already seeing the wheels of change in motion as the data privacy laws of several Asian jurisdictions are being updated to reflect more closely the European data protection regime. This article summarises some of those changes.

Schrems II – Groundhog Day for Data Transfers

Published on 17 Jul 2020.

On Thursday 16 July, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) delivered its judgment in one of the most highly anticipated court cases in data protection, Case C-311/18 Data Protection Commissioner v Facebook Ireland Limited, Maximillian Schrems (widely referred to as “Schrems II”). This decision came almost 8 months after Advocate General Saugmandsgaard Øe published his Opinion, which albeit not binding, provided a strong indication for the CJEU's judgment.

Restarting your business and implementing Government guidance to support NHS Test and Trace

Published on 02 Jul 2020. By Jon Bartley, Partner

In its latest guidance on keeping workers and customers safe during COVID-19 in restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaway services (23 June 2020), the Government has recommended that businesses operating in these sectors keep a temporary record of customers and visitors for 21 days. This will assist NHS Test and Trace with requests for that data if needed.

Cybersecurity and COVID-19: Opportunities for change in the face of challenge

Published on 27 Mar 2020.

COVID-19 is not the first and will not be the last pandemic, but it is the first one that has brought the importance of cyber resilience and adaptability in the era of global trade to the forefront of many businesses' minds.

Are you compliant with the new rules in Singapore? Asia? Beyond?

Published on 27 Feb 2020.

With the implementation of the GDPR in Europe (2018) and the rise of serious cyber-attacks in Asia, many APAC countries are making major changes to their data privacy laws. Navigating the various regulatory regimes can be complex particularly for companies doing business across the region and beyond.

No Deal Brexit – implications for data and privacy law compliance

Published on 17 Oct 2019. By Jon Bartley, Partner and Richard Breavington, Partner

The Brexit rollercoaster ride continues. At the time of writing, the UK and EU have just announced the agreement of a new withdrawal deal but there are serious doubts about whether it will be backed by Parliament. Despite the requirements of the Benn Act, the risk of the UK leaving the EU without a deal continues to be a concern.

Brexit does not spell the end of the GDPR

Published on 08 Feb 2017.

The General Data Protection Regulation (the GDPR) is due to become law on 25 May 2018. As this will be before “Brexit” (Britain’s exit from the EU) takes effect, the GDPR will apply in the UK from that date.

Apps: regulators globally push for data transparency

Published on 16 Feb 2015.

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Court of Appeal decision allows litigation funders to be paid first in collective proceedings

Published on 13 May 2025. By Zoe Mernick-Levene, Partner

Contract formation: use of emoji showed objective intention to enter into contract

Published on 10 May 2025. By Caroline Tuck, Partner and Eleanor Harley , Partner

Is the use of a “thumbs up” emoji sufficient to convey acceptance when forming general commercial contracts?

Supreme Court determines that the parties’ common intention decides whether a contract is varied or replaced

Published on 10 May 2025. By Caroline Tuck, Partner and Eleanor Harley , Partner

How will a court determine whether a contract has been varied or replaced?

Variation of contract by email valid without expressly referring to exercise of contractual right

Published on 10 May 2025. By Caroline Tuck, Partner and Eleanor Harley , Partner

How will a court determine the formality requirements for a valid contract variation?

Court of Appeal confirms financial claim caught by clause excluding liability for loss of anticipated profits

Published on 10 May 2025. By Caroline Tuck, Partner and Eleanor Harley , Partner

How did the Court of Appeal approach the construction of an exclusion clause to determine whether the Claimant’s financial claim for breach of an exclusivity provision was properly described as a claim for “anticipated profits” and as such was excluded by that clause?

Sports Ticker #127: Becks buys Salford, Sadiq seeks Olympic repeat and Hamilton signs autograph deal - a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world

Published on 09 May 2025. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Samuel Coppard, Senior Associate and Ellie Chakarto, Senior Associate and Joseph Akwaboa, Associate and Simon Williams, Associate

In a fortnight which saw 150,000 Leeds United fans turn out to celebrate the club's promotion to the English Premier League, hundreds of daring racers take part in Essex’s annual Maldon Mud Run and the London Marathon steal New York’s crown for record number of finishers, we bring you news of Sadiq Khan’s Olympic aspirations, an insight into Lewis Hamilton’s exclusive autograph and memorabilia agreement and a peak at Channel 5’s broadcasting deal for the Men’s 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

The EU’s Work Programme 2025 – ePrivacy Reg and AI Liability Directive dropped!

Published on 09 May 2025. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead and David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech

What are the main takeaways for the tech industry from the European Commission’s Work Programme 2025?

EU Guidance on the AI Act

Published on 09 May 2025. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead and David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech

How is the European Commission helping businesses interpret the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act)?

The Online Safety Act: Illegal Harms Codes officially in force, focus now on children

Published on 09 May 2025. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead and David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech

What are service providers’ new obligations under Ofcom’s new Codes of Practice on Illegal Harms and its Age Assurance and Children’s Access Guidance?

The UK Government’s consultation on Copyright and AI

Published on 09 May 2025. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead and David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech

How is the UK Government considering striking the balance between the protection of copyright in materials and the training of AI?

UK’s new AI Cyber Security Code of Practice

Published on 09 May 2025. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead and David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech

How is the UK Government seeking to protect AI systems from growing cyber security threats, in particular in respect of deployable AI systems using GenAI?

UK’s “AI Opportunities Action Plan”

Published on 09 May 2025. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead and David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech

How will the UK Government’s new AI Opportunities Action Plan (Plan) impact businesses?

Green claims update

Published on 09 May 2025. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead

The CMA has recently consulted on draft guidance to help businesses comply with the revamped consumer protection rules under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. The guidance summarises key changes including broader definitions of “commercial practices” and “misleading actions” making it easier to enforce against misleading green claims.

UK advertising codes to be amended to reflect new DMCCA

Published on 09 May 2025. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead

What are the proposed key amendments to the CAP and BCAP Codes to align with the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024?

ASA gets tougher on brand advertising for “less healthy” food and drink products

Published on 09 May 2025. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead

What does CAP and BCAP’s new “identifiability test” mean for the advertising of “less healthy” food and drink (LHF) products?

Online Safety Act 2023: Children Codes published by Ofcom

Published on 06 May 2025. By Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner and Mafruhdha Miah, Senior Associate

On 24 April 2025, Ofcom published the Protection of Children Codes and Guidance (the Codes), as part of the second phase of its three-phase process to implement the Online Safety Act 2023 (the Act). In-scope service providers are now required to complete their first children's risk assessments by 24 July 2025, and subject to parliamentary approval of the Codes, those service providers will need to comply with the Codes from 25 July 2025.

RPC promotes three new Partners and six Of Counsel in latest round of promotions

Published on 30 Apr 2025. By Annabella Chu, Partner and Adam Forster, Partner and Eleanor Harley , Partner and Bryony Howe, Of Counsel and Thomas Jenkins, Of Counsel and Liam McKay, Of Counsel and Emma Wherry, Of Counsel and Christopher Whitehouse, Of Counsel and Matthew Wood, Of Counsel

International law firm RPC has announced the promotion of three new Partners and six Of Counsel, effective 1 May 2025.

Sports Ticker #126 - Cricket’s Olympic revival, Euro-Soccer and Mbappé’s pay war - a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world

Published on 25 Apr 2025. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Samuel Coppard, Senior Associate and Ellie Chakarto, Senior Associate and Joseph Akwaboa, Associate and Simon Williams, Associate

In a fortnight which saw Cambridge University do the double over Oxford University at the 2025 Boat Race and Strava acquire its rival Runna in a dash for running app supremacy, we bring you updates on the historic impact of Rory McIlroy's Masters victory, news of cricket's triumphant return to the Olympics and an insight into the record-breaking prize pool announced for the Esports World Cup 2025.

Sports injuries: the concussion pandemic

Published on 22 Apr 2025. By Fiona Hahlo, Partner

The inherent risk of injury to participants in many sports is well known – you only need to watch a game of rugby or American football, or spectate a boxing match, to appreciate this. Participants must accept this risk to some extent, but, the acceptance is conditional. They rely on governing bodies to control and regulate the sport to minimise injury risk; clubs to enforce the rules; referees to ensure compliance; players to follow the rules; organisers to provide appropriate facilities; and clinicians, especially in professional sport, to administer appropriate treatment.

EU Design regulation changes coming on 1 May 2025: What businesses need to know

Published on 14 Apr 2025. By Louise Morgan, Senior Associate and Georgia Davis, Of Counsel

1 May 2025 sees the first in a series of implementations of the long-awaited changes to EU design law.