Francesca Paull

Feb 5, 2024 | lexology.com | Elle Todd |Tom Gates |Stuart Cobb |Casey Yang |Cynthia O’Donoghue |Kiriaki Tourikis | +5 more

IntroductionAny discussion around privacy issues concerning AI quickly starts to read like an exam question in which potentially every single global worldwide privacy requirement comes into play for consideration. In many ways, privacy regulation is really put to the test with this rapidly developing technology, potentially even challenging whether it is appropriate for the job.

Jan 30, 2024 | lexology.com | Francesca Paull |Tom Gates

It's nearly here! 17 February 2024 is rapidly approaching, a date which has been in our diaries for a while now. In just over two weeks, the provisions of the Digital Services Act will apply to all intermediary services in the EU, with obligations applying on a sliding scale depending on the nature of the service you offer. Updated terms and conditions, ad transparency requirements, content reporting mechanisms... the list goes on. So, are you ready?

Jan 3, 2024 | lexology.com | Francesca Paull

2023 was another year packed of regulatory developments and enforcement action around children’s privacy and online safety in the UK, and protecting children will continue to be a hot topic in 2024 as the Online Safety Act (OSA) comes into force and scrutiny from the Information Commissioner’s Office and Ofcom ramps up.

Aug 29, 2023 | lexology.com | Elle Todd |Francesca Paull |Tom Gates

With new digital legislation in the EU adding to existing privacy rules and a flurry of decisions, the fundamental issue of when consent is and isn't required, is getting more confusing. In this attached simple comparison table we set out the different rules and explain the latest position. Click here to access the table

May 3, 2023 | lexology.com | Francesca Paull

The Irish Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) has produced another helpful guidance on Article 30 GDPR Record of Processing Activities. This latest note provides a deep dive into everything you need to know, including what is required, why you need them, the dos and don’ts of preparing and maintaining a ROPA, and some good (and bad) examples to follow - similar to the templates already available from the UK ICO and French CNIL. What is a ROPA?