Alex Heshmaty considers the data protection implications of use of smart doorbells following the recent county court judgment.

Back in April 2021 I wrote an article for this newsletter about the Sunburst cyberattack, referencing a blog from Microsoft President Brad Smith in which he warned that mercenary-style technology companies, known as private sector offensive actors (PSOAs), are increasingly selling hacking tools to nation states. He specifically urged the US administration to take action […]

In the wake of the 2013 Edward Snowden affair, in which a former contractor for the National Security Agency (NSA) revealed that mass surveillance programmes were being operated by the UK and US intelligence services, a collection of journalists and human rights organisations brought a case against the UK government, challenging the bulk interception of […]

Alex Heshmaty updates us on recent state-sponsored cyberattacks and outlines how lawyers can help.

John Goss at 5 Essex Court considers the risks of cyber attacks from remote working and how they can be mitigated.

Ian Whitehurst of Exchange Chambers outlines the provisions of the EU’s Digital Services Act and how this is about change the rules of business

Eduardo Ustaran of Hogan Lovells considers the key data protection challenges we will face in 2021

Joanne Frears and Belinda Lester of Lionshead Law consider the use of employee monitoring software