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European Union - October 2 2012
The European Commission’s proposed reform of EU data protection law, in the General Data Protection Regulation (the Draft Regulation), introduces new obligations for both data controllers and data processors, proposes new rights for individuals and strengthens the powers of the data protection authorities.
United Kingdom - September 26 2012
The recent case of Compass Group UK and Ireland Ltd v Mid Essex NHS Trust [2012] EWHC 781 (QB) provides an instructive reminder of the need for parties to cooperate in long-term service contracts such as those for IT outsourcing.
United Kingdom - September 26 2012
The global recovery hoped for in 2012 continues to prove elusive and, if anything, current economic indicators suggest that things are likely to get worse before they get better.
United Kingdom - March 20 2012
On 25 January this year, the European Commission published its proposals for the reform of EU data protection law, first heralded some 18 months ago.
United Kingdom - March 14 2012
In what may be the final twist in Specsavers’ long-running dispute with Asda over the Asda Opticians advertising campaign, the Court of Appeal has upheld in part Specsavers’ appeal against a 2010 High Court decision that (largely) rejected Specsavers’ claims that Asda’s use of certain straplines and logos infringed Specsavers’ Community trade marks.
