We look at the UK's implementation of the GDPR journalistic exemption, at the ICO's recently published draft Code of Practice on journalism, the use of data protection law in media cases, and at the tensions between the right to privacy and to freedom of expression.

The journalistic exemption – understanding Article 85 (UK) GDPR

Michael and Andi look at recent decisions and assess the likelihood of success for data protection claims (and defences) in media law cases.

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The ICO's draft Journalism Code of Practice – a step up from the current guidance

Miles and Sally compare the ICO's draft Journalism Code of Practice with the outgoing guidance for media.

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Data protection claims in media law cases – where are we now?

Debbie looks at the journalistic exemption and its application under the Data Protection Act 2018.

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Revising the Human Rights Act 1998: boosting the right of freedom of expression

Timothy and Radhika look at the government's plans to rebalance the tension between the rights to freedom of expression and privacy and at the potential impact on UK media law.

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The Paris Civil Court favors freedom of expression over data subject rights

Marc and Julie look at a recent decision on the application of the right to be forgotten to press publishers in France.

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