https://www.pinsentmasons.com/shared-content/rss-feed/outlaw-data-protectionOut-Law Data Protectionen-GB60{7A70F35B-9AC5-44F2-BAF1-FF99A91212F6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/New-UK-bill-seeks-to-address-AI-copyright-issues?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionOnline publishers would be given greater visibility over the scraping of their content by online bots under new legislative proposals put forward in the UK.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:59:47 Z{D37DC8A8-5E7F-4A7C-9F3C-DFAA177DCBF9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UAE-ban-social-media-platforms-under-15s?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionA new law announced in the United Arab Emirates will prohibit social media platforms from offering their services to children under the age of 15, as well as imposing specific obligations on platforms, regulators and caregivers. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:21:12 Z{9125442E-2BB1-45D6-8F04-54C5BA98B08A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-Watching-the-machines?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionUK regulator steps up vigilance on domestic device data collection, and UK e-money regulation to be tightened Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:23:30 Z{FE735F17-1E70-4EAD-B014-2C7B8460D45F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/managing-data-essential-university-spin-out?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionThe growth in the UK spin-out market as capital is increasingly channelled into research-led innovation – most notably around clean energy, artificial intelligence and life sciences – has created a host of opportunities, both for investors looking for the next generation of projects to support, and universities ready to commercialise their research. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:43:50 Z{9EB25B59-7D42-4811-B271-BC2A81ADFAF9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Updated-UK-GDPR-complaints-regime-takes-effect?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionUK businesses face new duties over their handling of data protection complaints under new rules that are now in effect.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:58:45 Z{F96AB8F6-337D-45F7-855C-EF270ADAB788}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Data-breach-notification-template-developed-EU-GDPR?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionBusinesses will welcome proposals seeking to standardise how personal data breaches are reported across the EU but will be concerned about having to disclose large volumes of information and potentially sensitive details about their internal policies and procedures under the plans, cyber risk experts have said.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:32:14 Z{8AE66427-97F3-4177-92C1-047376FAE2E0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-to-ban-social-media-platforms-serving-under-16s?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionSocial media platforms will be prohibited from offering their services to children under the age of 16 in the UK from spring 2027, under government plans outlined today.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:34:32 Z{B9250840-65E5-4193-969A-06745CC8980E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Smart-TV-manufacturers-face-UK-data-protection-probe?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionThe way manufacturers of ‘smart’ TVs use consumers’ personal data is to be scrutinised by the UK’s data protection authority this year.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:37:53 Z{1FD275F4-0210-441C-BA44-D8CC4C7B58B8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/World-Cup-UK-compliance-duties-online-platforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionOnline platforms should expect their compliance with UK online safety laws to be subject to enhanced scrutiny during the men’s FIFA World Cup 2026, experts have said, highlighting how sports bodies can harness technology to combat online abuse that athletes may experience,Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:30:37 Z{981A05A3-5DDD-4A02-97EB-C7F7AE364E16}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/OAIC-consultation-ADM-transparency-obligation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionA new consultation underscores that transparency and informed privacy decision-making will be central to the regulation of organisations that use personal information for ADM in Australia.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:14:20 Z{43CB6035-5FB7-4B51-AB4F-DD28356B88B5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CJEU-retaining-investigation-data-HR-reports?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionA ruling by Europe’s top court on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will make it harder for employers to keep information on investigations involving staff on their personnel files indefinitely, according to an expert.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:11:35 Z{56D3D3E9-E6E5-404A-847C-B92C2B7ADC61}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Factors-shaping-data-centre-development-Asia-Pacific?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionThe data centre market in Asia Pacific is booming, amidst the rush to ensure there is sufficient computing and processing power to meet the demands of the AI age.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:13:42 Z{1341288E-DA55-4B8C-999C-FFE04B154183}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/NHS-modernisation-bill-shape-future-UK-healthcare-sector?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionThe future of the UK’s NHS looks set to take a notably different direction as new legislation, which introduces digital integration, increased powers for the government and a reshaping of local governance, comes under another round of scrutiny.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:40:15 Z{B1B48004-052D-4DE6-B0A6-FEB77A5631BA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Employment-law-implications-Germany-KRITIS-Framework-Act?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionBusinesses should adopt a holistiic approach to Germany’s new critical infrastructure regulatory framework.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:38:11 Z{389CA55C-AF65-417D-A689-DDA77BD0B646}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-Plugging-UK-VAT-gap?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionWe hear about the UK tax authority’s highly successful investigations into VAT not paid by medium and large companies.Thu, 28 May 2026 09:41:28 Z{1673F63C-F3FA-4BE0-A387-1A362E6F7BA0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Guidelines-support-providers-high-risk-AI-self-assessments?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionProviders of AI systems in the EU should find it easier to understand whether those systems constitute ‘high-risk’ AI systems under the AI Act, triggering follow-on duties, as a result of new guidance that has been issued, an expert in tech regulation has said.Fri, 22 May 2026 14:30:56 Z{3C03BDAB-86CB-456C-B105-F914E7B4BD5A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/High-Court-crypto-fraud-decision-reflects-victim-focused-approach?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionA recent judgment reflects a strong, victim-focused approach to crypto fraud and will provide both individuals and businesses with greater confidence in using the English courts to respond decisively to digital fraud, an expert has said.Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:21 Z{BC2FED16-1F1E-4DDD-B290-8E08815CB5D8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Water-companies-positive-AI-story?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionTwo projects involving water companies in the UK highlight efforts the industry is taking to harness AI and other technologies to address challenges it faces, an expert has said.Fri, 15 May 2026 15:32:57 Z{0366C8A3-ECA1-4464-8C10-CA0C23304CA5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/sport-recognised-as-growth-driver?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionThe UK government has recognised sport as a driver of economic growth, as well as its importance to culture and community, with its plans for a new Sporting Events Bill, experts have said.Fri, 15 May 2026 10:30:21 Z{47A5748E-1AB2-405B-A9F9-8C3EB83FA7F1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/digital-IDs-streamline-onboarding-foreign-workers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionThe introduction of a new UK digital ID scheme could reduce administration and streamline onboarding of foreign workers for employers, an expert has said. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:59:27 Z{B41469E4-E3E0-4D3F-8B8E-8A166A5F42F3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Red-Roses-success-engagement-stadium-scale-data-responsibility?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionEngland’s women’s rugby union team have become one of the best examples in European sport of how attendance growth, personal data and commercial strategy can be aligned to drive success both on and off the pitch.Thu, 14 May 2026 14:49:14 Z{DA8F360E-8A22-425C-B0CD-C8E7F03CC6C7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-Energy-cybersecurity?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionWe explore why governments and regulators are making greater cybersecurity demands than ever of energy companies. Tue, 12 May 2026 14:35:50 Z{F9B4C14E-D722-40A4-8C51-06709FD74028}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/AI-help-surface-IP-use-accessing-finance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionBusinesses can use AI tools to identify intellectual property (IP) often hidden within their operations that they might then leverage to access capital, an IP expert has said.Mon, 11 May 2026 13:38:05 Z{3E05DD6E-DE0F-4844-9827-2E78CC6828BD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Netherlands-moves-closer-to-delayed-NIS2-implementation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionLegislative approaches for implementing the much-delayed NIS2 provisions in the Netherlands will not require a separate cybersecurity authority, according to experts.Wed, 06 May 2026 13:28:19 Z{52599579-B186-4401-AD94-B7F5C8D70D8E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/AI-workforce-management-South-Africa?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionAI is increasingly used in South African workplaces to monitor productivity, generate performance scores and trigger warnings. In high-volume environments, these tools can offer real operational value by improving consistency, reducing inappropriate subjectivity and enabling more data-driven assessments of employee contribution, thus enhancing fairness.Tue, 05 May 2026 15:31:20 Z{33493EA0-9FCD-4DA6-9EB8-E56B5A350EF7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Irish-firms-step-up-efforts-against-corrosive-financial-crime-risks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionA leading figure in Irish banking regulation has urged companies in the country to step up their response to fighting “corrosive” financial crime – or risk damage to trust in the financial sector.Tue, 05 May 2026 15:29:41 Z{51C085BB-C07B-4030-A09E-292CCC75E7DD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Facial-recognition-police-privacy-challenge-rejected?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Data+ProtectionA rejected bid to block police use of facial recognition technology in the UK is likely to lead to an increase in its deployment, according to experts.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:40:23 Z