Pledge or hedge?

Following the announcement of the snap General Election to take place on 04 July 2024, and the launch of the major parties’ manifesto pledges during London Tech Week 2024, Handley Gill analyses the manifesto pledges of the major UK-wide political parties and their implications for cyber security, data protection, online safety, artificial intelligence (AI), digital markets, content regulation, reputation management, open justice, access to information, human rights and ESG.

Nicola Cain13 June 2024General Election 2024, GE2024, Data Protection, UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, PECR, Artificial Intelligence, AI, Human Rights, Human Rights Act 1998, ESG, Environment, Environmental, Environmental Social & Governance, Environmental Social & Corporate Governance, Cyber Security, Digital Markets, Digital Services, Social Media, Technology, Technology Regulation, TECH REGULATION, Online Safety, Online Safety Act 2023, Online Harms, Reputation Management, Defamation, Libel, Slander, Misuse of Private Information, SLAPPs, Advertising, Gambling, Access to Information, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Open Justice, Conservative Party, Labour Party, Liberal Democrats, Green Party, CONTENT REGULATION, PLATFORM REGULATION, Data Protection ReformComment

On Hand May 2024

The May 2024 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, On Hand, with all the latest developments in data protection (UK, EU and global), cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, open justice, access to information, reputation management, digital markets regulation, human rights & ESG. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.

Nicola Cain31 May 2024On Hand, Cyber Security, Information Security, Cyber Attack, Data Breach, Data Protection, Personal Data, GDPR, General Data Protection Regulation, UK GDPR, UK GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION, DATA PROTECTION ACT 2018, PRIVACY AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS, PECR, Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, DPDI Bill, Information Commissioner, Information Commissioner's Office, EDPB, European Data Protection Board, Artificial Intelligence, AI, AI Regulation, Machine Learning, Algorithmic Accountability, Algorithm Transparency, Open Justice, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, Access to Information, CONTENT REGULATION, Broadcasting Code, Broadcasting Regulation, VSPs, Video Sharing Platforms, Reputation Management, Defamation, Libel, Slander, Misuse of Private Information, Privacy, Data Privacy, Digital Markets, Human Rights, Human Rights Act 1998, ESG, Environmental Social & Governance, Environmental Social & Corporate Governance, OFCOMComment

On Hand March 2024

The March 2024 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, On Hand, with all the latest developments in data protection (UK, EU and global), cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, open justice, access to information, reputation management, digital markets regulation, human rights & ESG. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.

Nicola Cain31 March 2024Data Protection, PERSONAL DATA, GDPR, General Data Protection Regulation, Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2016/679, UK GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION, UK GDPR, DATA PROTECTION ACT 2018, PRIVACY AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS, PECR, ePrivacy Directive, Data Privacy, Cyber Security, Information Security, CONTENT REGULATION, Content Moderation, Reputation Management, Libel, Slander, Malicious Falsehood, Defamation, Misuse of Private Information, Privacy, Article 8 European Convention on Human Rights, Article 8 ECHR, Article 7 European Charter of Fundamental Freedoms, Article 8 European Charter of Fundamental Freedoms, Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, Freedom of Speech, Free speech, Freedom of Expression, Article 10 European Convention on Human Rights, Article 10 ECHR, Open Justice, Access to Information, Freedom of Information Act 2000, FOIA, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, EIRs, Artificial Intelligence, AI, Digital Markets Regulation, Human Rights, Human Rights Act 1998, European Convention on Human Rights, ESG, Environmental Social & Governance, Environmental Social & Corporate GovernanceComment

AI Bootcamp Part II

In Part 2 of our 5 part Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamp, we consider the risks associated with developing artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including to intellectual property rights (IPR), data protection and privacy, cyber security, human rights and the existential risk to humanity. In Part 1 of our AI Bootcamp we considered the terms and concepts needed to understand what AI is and how it works. In Parts 3-4 we will consider the risks of using and even not using AI, while in Part 5 of our AI Bootcamp, we will focus on AI regulation.

Balancing act… falls off a cliff

Handley Gill Limited’s consultants consider the implications of the withdrawal of the Bill of Rights for freedom of speech, the protection of confidential journalistic sources and defamation, data protection, and misuse of private information claims against the media.

Nicola Cain2 July 2023Bill of Rights, Human Rights Act 1998, Human Rights, s12 Human Rights Act 1998, Conservative Party manifesto, Human rights reform, Freedom of Speech, Free speech, Freedom of Expression, Article 10 ECHR, Article 10 European Convention on Human Rights, Confidential Source, Source Protection, Journalistic Source, Protection of journalistic sources, Clause 4(1) Bill of Rights, Clause 21 Bill of Rights, Clause 22 Bill of Rights, Injunction, Injunctive Relief, Prior restraint, s10 Contempt of Court Act 1981, Section 12 Human Rights Act 1998, Section 10 Contempt of Court Act 1981, Draft Media Bill, Bill 117 2022/23, s.40 Crime and Courts Act 2013, Section 40 Crime and Courts Act 2013, SLAPP, SLAPPs, Anti-SLAPP, Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation, Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, Chilling effect, Press Regulation, IMPRESS, Press Recognition Panel, Reputation Management, Media Law, Defamation, Libel, Slander, Privacy, Misuse of Private Information, Data ProtectionComment

Slapp down

Additional protections to be granted to defendants to protect free speech in defamation, data protection and misuse of private information claims concerning economic crime from SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) in government amendment to Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill.

Nicola Cain13 June 2023SLAPPs, Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation, Defamation, Libel, Slander, Data Protection, Data Litigation, Freedom of Expression, Right to Freedom of Expression, Right to freedom of expression and information, Misuse of Private Information, Article 10 European Convention on Human Rights, Article 10 ECHR, Article 8 ECHR, Article 8 European Convention on Human Rights, Article 7 European Charter of Fundamental Freedoms, Article 8 European Charter of Fundamental Freedoms, Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, Special Purposes Exemption, Special Purposes Processing, Journalism Exemption, Journalism, Journalism Art or Literature, Economic crime, Civil Procedure Rules, Costs budgeting, Freedom of Speech, Free speech, Combatting economic crime, Combating economic crime, Harassment, Litigation, Privacy, Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, SLAPP, ANTI-SLAPP, AntiSlapp, Reputation ManagementComment

On Hand May 2023

May 2023 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, with all the latest developments in data protection (UK, EU and global), cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, open justice, access to information, reputation management and digital markets regulation. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.

Nicola Cain1 June 2023Data Protection, Personal Data, GDPR, General Data Protection Regulation, UK GDPR, UK GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION, DATA PROTECTION ACT 2018, DPA 2018, Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, PECR, Information Commissioner, Data Protection Commission, CONTENT REGULATION, AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Regulation, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Cyber Resilience, Digital Markets Regulation, Reputation Management, Defamation, Privacy, Data Privacy, Libel, Slander, Malicious Falsehood, Misuse of Private Information, Breach of Confidence, Data Breach, Press Regulation, Broadcasting, Broadcasting Regulation, Ofcom, Digital Markets Competition & Consumers Bill, European Data Protection Board, EDPB, On Hand, Facial Recognition, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Ransomware, Data Protection & Digital Information (No.2) Bill, EU law, Retained EU Law, BREXIT, Brexit Freedoms Bill, Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, Cyber Attack, ESG, Environmental Social & Governance, Environmental, Environmental Social & Corporate Governance, Human Rights, China, Data Transfer, International data transfers, Restricted International Data Transfers, Broadcasting Code, Ofcom Broadcasting Code, Online Safety, Online Harms, eSafety, Open Justice, Reporting Restriction, CHILDREN, Children's Data, Misinformation, Disinformatoin, Disinformation, Illegal Harms, Child Sexual Abuse Regulation, Child Sexual Abuse Material, CSAMComment

On Hand April 2023

April 2023 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, with all the latest developments in data protection (UK, EU and global), cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, open justice, access to information, reputation management and digital markets regulation. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.

Nicola Cain30 April 2023Data Protection, Personal Data, GDPR, UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, DPA 2018, Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, PECR, Data Reform Bill, Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill, Information Commissioner, Content Regulation, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Cyber Resilience, Digital Markets Regulation, AI Regulation, Reputation Management, Defamation, Privacy, Data Privacy, Libel, Slander, Malicious Falsehood, Misuse of Private Information, Breach of Confidence, Digital Services Act, Data Subject Rights, Data Subject Rights Request, Data Subject Access Request, Global Cross Border Privacy Rules Forum, IMPRESS, Press Regulation, DSIT, Department for Science Innovation & Technology, Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2023, Digital Markets Competition & Consumers Bill, EDPB, European Data Protection Board, Data Breach, Data Breach Reporting, Data Breach Notification, Facial Recognition, Ofcom, On Hand, Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2002Comment

On Hand March 2023

March 2023 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, with all the latest developments in data protection, cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, access to information and reputation management. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.

Nicola Cain21 April 2023On Hand, Data Protection, Personal Data, GDPR, UK GDPR, DPA 2018, Data Protection Act 2018, Data Protection Reform, Data Reform Bill, Data Protection & Digital Information Bill, Data Protection & Digital Information (No.2) Bill, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Cyber Resilience, Age Appropriate Design Code, European Data Protection Board, EDPB, Department for Science Innovation & Technology, DSIT, Privacy, Misuse of Private Information, Information Commissioner, ICO, Data Protection Officer, DPO, Data protection Legislation, Information Rights, Access to Information, Freedom of Information Act 2000, FOIA, Human Rights, Content Regulation, Article 8, Article 8 ECHR, Article 8 European Convention on Human Rights, First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights), European Court of Human Rights, Data Breach, Data Breach Reporting, AI Regulation, Reputation Management, Libel, Slander, Defamation, Breach of Confidence, Confidential Information, Open JusticeComment

Truss calls time for TikTok?

As Conservative Party Leadership Contest candidate Liz Truss threatened to crack down on ByteDance, the Chinese owner of social media platform TikTok, during the BBC’s News Special ‘Our Next Prime Minister’ on 25 July 2022, we explore how she might seek to do that under the National Security and Investment Act 2021, through amendments to the Online Safety Bill and/or Data Protection and Digital Information Bill and through the actions of regulators Ofcom and the Information Commissioner.

Nicola Cain26 July 2022Conservative Party, Conservative Party Leader, Prime Minister, Liz Truss, Nadine Dorries, Secretary of State for Digital Culture Media and Sport, Foreign Secretary, TikTok, ByteDance, China, Rishi Sunak, Faisal Islam, BBC, National Security and Investment Act 2021, The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (Notifiable Acquisition) (Specification of Qualifying Entities) Regulations 2021, Defamation, Absolute Privilege, ONLINE SAFETY BILL, Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, Data Protection & Digital Information Bill, DPDI Bill, OFCOM, Information Commissioner, Information Commissioner's Office, Information Commission, ICO25, Fit and Proper, Video on Demand, VOD, Video Streaming Sites, Video Sharing Platforms, VSPs, International data transfers, Data Localisation, Prior Consultation, Statement of Strategic Priorities, Kemi Badenoch, CONTENT REGULATION, Platform Regulation, Technology Regulation, USER GENERATED CONTENT, UGCComment