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Debbie Heywood

Senior Counsel – Knowledge

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Graham Hann

Partner

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Christopher Jeffery

Partner

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Siân Skelton

Partner

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Authors

Debbie Heywood

Senior Counsel – Knowledge

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Graham Hann

Partner

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Christopher Jeffery

Partner

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Siân Skelton

Partner

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21 January 2019

Radar - April 2020 – 6 of 5 Insights

Radar: Technology & Communications Update - January 2019

Radar looks at some of the legal developments expected in tech, consumer protection and data in 2019, and at the UK government's preparations to preserve the data protection framework after Brexit. We also look at the latest court decision on the status of gig economy workers.

There's more to life than Brexit

While Brexit is undoubtedly going to dominate 2019, it will certainly not derail the EU's legislative agenda although it may slow things down in the UK. We are also expecting some significant court decisions this year.

Data protection and Brexit

The UK government prepares for a no deal Brexit and aims to ensure the preservation of a functioning UK data protection regime.

Uber loses in Court of Appeal but is given permission to move to Supreme Court

In the latest in a string of high profile cases on the status of gig economy workers, the Court of Appeal upheld the ruling of the Employment Appeal Tribunal that Uber drivers are workers, not self-employed.

In this series

Technology, media & communications

Maintaining supply chains during the COVID-19 outbreak

15 April 2020

by Multiple authors

Technology, media & communications

UK Gambling Commission focuses on safety

20 April 2020

by Debbie Heywood

Technology, media & communications

Consumer protection during COVID-19

15 April 2020

by Debbie Heywood, Anjali Chandarana

Technology, media & communications

UK's Digital Services Tax now applies

20 April 2020

by Debbie Heywood

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