Updated Standard Contractual Clauses for Data Transfers

The European Commission has adopted final versions of new standard contractual clauses for use in data transfers involving European Economic Area states.

We look at some of the common legal pitfalls for letting agencies.

Cathrine Ripley considers new guidance for businesses claiming that their products or services are environmentally friendly and addresses the risks of “greenwashing”.

The Information Commissioner’s Office has published the first draft chapter of its anonymisation, pseudonymisation and privacy enhancing technologies guidance, and has launched a consultation seeking feedback on the draft guidance. This first chapter, Introduction to Anonymisation, defines anonymisation and pseudonymisation, and explores the legal, policy and governance issues around the application of anonymisation and pseudonymisation in the context of data protection law.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published a data sharing code of practice, addressing requirements under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018 in relation to data sharing. It’s a good reminder to data controllers of the importance of transparency, identifying the lawful basis on which you process personal data, and the need to be the accountable for your decisions.

The High Court’s dismissal of an action for passing off, brought by a family butchers against Lidl, demonstrates the difficulties of successfully bringing a passing off claim, and why registering your brand name as a trademark is a more effective method of protecting your brand.

Cathrine Ripley considers the different kinds of “zombie” trade mark, and what registered owners of trade marks can do to protect their rights.

A High Court summary judgment against Betfred demonstrates the importance of careful drafting and incorporation of exclusion clauses.

The Resolution recently adopted by the European Parliament shines a light on where some companies are falling short of their GDPR obligations.

Brick by Brick: EU’s General Court builds on Community Design Regulation to protect designers of modular products.

A short guide on the registration process for UK trade marks.