Rupert Cowper-Coles

1 month ago | lexology.com | Keith Mathieson |Rupert Cowper-Coles |Nadia Tymkiw |Mafruhdha Miah |Samantha Thompson |Thomas Otter | +3 more

Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update. This month's edition on key media developments and the latest cases. Law Commission launches supplementary consultation on contempt of court reformsOn 3 March 2025, the Law Commission launched a supplementary consultation on its proposed contempt of court reforms. This follows its consultation in 2024 as previously reported in Take 10.

Mar 4, 2024 | lexology.com | Gavin Reese |Jonathan Cary |Matthew Griffith |Richard Breavington |Robert Morris |Graham Reid | +13 more

Welcome to the latest edition of our bi-monthly Regulatory Radar: quick takes, which pulls together recent developments from across the UK’s regulators. As regulatory enforcement action increases, and consequences of non-compliance escalates, RPC’s Regulatory Radar: quick takes helps you to see the full picture, join the dots and navigate the ever-changing regulatory maze.

Oct 5, 2023 | lexology.com | Rupert Cowper-Coles |Nadia Tymkiw |Jessica Kingsbury

Under the Online Safety Act (OSA), senior managers of in-scope services could be held personally liable in certain circumstances for the company's non-compliance with obligations within the legislation. It will be important for officers and directors of tech companies to familiarise themselves with these provisions and consider what steps can be taken to ensure personal and corporate compliance.

Jun 13, 2023 | lexology.com | Rupert Cowper-Coles

'Journalists and whistleblowers should not face the prospect of bankruptcy and losing their home for doing their job'"The proposed Government amendment to the Economic Crime Bill to tackle the issue of Slapps (strategic lawsuits against public participation) is very welcome. England is currently the jurisdiction of choice for claimants to seek to stop journalists and media organisations reporting on corruption, so the amendment is much needed.

Feb 7, 2023 | lexology.com | Alex Vakil |Rupert Cowper-Coles |Alex J. Pollock |Mafruhdha Miah

IntroductionIn RW v Österreichische Post AG (C-154/21), the European Court of Justice ("ECJ") has provided clarification on the right of access to personal data and information relating to the processing of such data under Article 15(1) of the GDPR.