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UK Government sets out proposals to shake up UK data protection laws

Data Protection Report

On 10 September 2021, the UK Government published its consultation paper on proposals to reform the UK’s data protection regime. On legitimate interests, the Government proposes disapplying the legitimate interest balancing test for certain activities. The deadline for responding to the consultation is 19 November 2021.

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UK Information Tribunal Rules Properly Anonymized Personal Data Can Be Disclosed Under FOIA

Hunton Privacy

On September 7, 2011, the United Kingdom Information Tribunal published a decision that appears to resolve the long-running uncertainty regarding the extent to which anonymized personal information may be disclosed under the UK’s Freedom of Information legislation. For years, this personal data exception has befuddled UK courts.

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Wednesday LTNY 2018 Sessions: eDiscovery Trends

eDiscovery Daily

Discussion points will include how to adequately understand the technology from a governance and controls point of view to be able to withstand regulatory scrutiny. The panel will also review how professionals are integrating big data and machine learning in e-discovery, compliance, and regulatory matters.