Cyber and Data Risk By Hans Allnutt This collection addresses the full spectrum of cyber security and data risk the Cybzeitger Riskt of Awaourd 2017age.
ICO and NCSC Memorandum of Understanding: the practical implications for corporate victims of cyber-attacks By Patrick Hill The UK's data protection authority, the ICO, has a number of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) which outline responsibilities and agreements it has with other national and international authorities . A MoU is a statement of intent and does not…
FCA heralds growth in cyber but raises concerns By Julian Miller The Director of Insurance at the FCA, Matt Brewis, has written to insurers with an update on its priorities for 2023-2025. 1 This refers to a report by GlobalData recording substantial growth in the global cyber market 2 . Direct Written Premiums…
Data, Privacy & Cyber Bulletin – September 2023 By Patrick Hill Reporting on developments in data, privacy and cyber occurring throughout September 2023, the DACB Data, Cyber and Privacy newsletter has analysis on the biggest development of the last month; the conclusion of the Parliamentary progression of the…
Winds of change: Top themes and takeaways from the 2023 ICO Conference By Jade Kowalski On 3rd October, the annual Data Protection Practitioners' Conference was held by the Information Commissioners Office ( ICO ) covering a wide range of data protection and cyber issues. The DAC Beachcroft Data, Privacy and Cyber team attended, with…
The DACB AI Explainer - The What, Why and How: What's AI? Why should I care? How is it being regulated? By Jade Kowalski Following the surge earlier this year in AI excitement and fear (presented in largely equal measure), the topic is now high on the agenda of many organisations. DAC Beachcroft's "AI Explainer" series aims to help you cut through the headlines –…
First GDPR Appeal to reach Upper Tribunal dismissed: Civil standard of proof applies to ICO monetary penalty notices By Hans Allnutt A pharmaceutical company Doorstep Dispensaree has failed in its appeal of an ICO Monetary Penalty Notice ( MPN ) in the Upper Tribunal. This is the first GDPR appeal to be heard by the Upper Tribunal and its decision affirms the burden and standard…
The proposed ban on cold calling: what will it mean for regulated firms? By Jade Kowalski On 2 August 2023, HM Treasury launched an eight-week consultation regarding proposals to ban cold calls for consumer financial services and products. You can find our original article on the proposals here . The paper states that it " explores how…
Meta move to consent not fast enough for Norwegian data protection authority By Jade Kowalski Evolving regulatory requirements in Europe continue to force Meta not only to make changes to its operations, but also to dig deep into its pockets. Against a backdrop of large fines being issued and perhaps hoping to find a more sympathetic ear,…
ICO consults on draft biometric data guidance By Jade Kowalski The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published draft guidance relating to biometric data and biometric technologies which is currently open for consultation. This guidance is the first of two phases, the latter will focus on biometric…
Cyber Criminals Continue Phishing for Trouble By Patrick Hill DACB Cyber and Data Risk team provides a summary of the National Cyber Security Centre's Sixth Annual Report on Active Cyber Defence. Since 2017 the National Cyber Security Centre (" NCSC ") launched a programme known as Active Cyber Defence ("…