media leveson-inquiry 
The Guardian Data Protection
MAY 8, 2018
The amendments would establish a “Leveson two” inquiry into the misuse of personal data by the media, and a measure that would impose punitive legal costs on English media organisations that refuse to sign-up to Impress, the officially recognised press regulator. Continue reading.
The Guardian Data Protection
MAY 8, 2018
David Newell , CEO of the News Media Association, rebuts Ed Miliband’s argument for Leveson 2 Ed Miliband’s piece ( The victims of the press need Leveson to be completed, 8 May ) only serves to illustrate the flaws in the argument that a further inquiry into the press is justified. The true cost was probably much more.
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The Guardian Data Protection
JUNE 10, 2018
Much will depend on how information commissioners use their powers, and the way judges treat the media The raw material of most journalism is information about people. Not just their failings and follies, but also their triumphs, strivings, diversions, endurance and passions. The messy statutory result took effect on 25 May.
Hunton Privacy
MARCH 12, 2013
On November 29, 2012, Lord Justice Leveson published a report on his inquiry into the culture, practices and ethics of the UK press. Pursuant to Section 51 of the UK Data Protection Act 1998 (the “DPA”), the ICO has the authority to issue industry codes of practice.
Hunton Privacy
OCTOBER 2, 2014
On September 4, 2014, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) published guidance on data protection for the media entitled Data protection and journalism: a guide for the media (the “Guidance”). Section 3 details the role of the ICO in enforcing the DPA, and explains how the ICO handles complaints received under the DPA.
Hunton Privacy
JUNE 14, 2013
In practice, organizations tend to focus more on their compliance obligations with respect to more established forms of online media, such as corporate websites, than they do when it comes to new media. Whether an individual’s use of online media is considered personal or non-personal depends on the particular facts.
The Guardian Data Protection
MAY 8, 2018
Key details about the latest developments since the lengthy and expensive Leveson inquiry In 2011 the then prime minister, David Cameron, announced a public inquiry into press standards after the phone-hacking scandal which brought down the News of the World. Continue reading.
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