bigdatalaw-Internet Lawyers London

IS YOUR BUSINESS GDPR-READY? GDPR IMPLEMENTATION DATE 25 MAY 2018 With GDPR imminent, the chances are you’ve been bombarded with offers to get your business ready for the new data protection landscape. With so many GDPR compliance providers out there, it’s hard to choose the right adviser for your organisation. Remember, GDPR compliance means different things to different companies. What type of personal data do you handle in the course of your work? Is there a legitimate interest in processing information? Or a legal obligation to do so? These are some of the issues you need to consider before developing new data protection policies. PEACE OF MIND FROM PROFESSIONALS QUALIFIED TO ADVISE ON GDPR Smart businesses understand that having a qualified legal team behind them is the best way to ensure they are doing what they need to. And instructing a specialist solicitor is not always the most expensive way of getting the best advice. Unqualified advisers may well offer ...

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg  has broken his silence to comment on the unfolding Cambridge Analytica data scandal. He has announced steps his organisation will take to deal with the fallout that has resulted from Cambridge Analytica’s acquisition of the personal data of up to 50 million Facebook users. As the hashtag #deleteFacebook gains momentum it remains to be seen whether Facebook’s actions will be enough to stem the slide in the company’s share price or to restore the credibility of the social media platform. But as we ready ourselves for GDPR, the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica debacle is sure to have repercussions for any company that holds personal data belonging to EU consumers. 3 REASONS WHY GDPR COMPLIANCE MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER We believe the Cambridge Analytica story makes GDPR compliance more critical than ever for three reasons: ·       The furore has propelled the subject of data protection to the forefront of the politic...

Defamation can cause devastating damage to personal and professional reputations. In today’s digital world, no one is exempt, and businesses and individuals can be defamed in social media, emails, and blogs at the stroke of a key. Unfortunately, once a statement appears in cyber-space, it is very difficult to remove it permanently. We understand the need to act quickly in defamation cases, especially if there is risk of a viral spread. As a niche practice with years of experience, we can act swiftly, obtaining court injunctions, and assessing whether a claim for damages can be made. What is defamation? Defamation is the publication of false material about a person which attempts to discredit that person’s character, reputation, or creditworthiness or reflects on a person’s reputation so as to lower that person in the estimation of other members of society, or which would cause that person to be shunned or avoided. The Defamation Act 2013 Under the Defamat...