Radar: Technology & Communications Update - May 2018

Final guidance on GDPR consent from the ICO and WP29 has been published. We also look at EC proposals which could have a major impact on search engines and online third party marketplaces.

GDPR consent guidance finalised by UK ICO and Article 29 Working Party

Consent is no longer the 'catch all' it once was to legitimise processing of personal data.

NISD now in force

The UK Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018, which implement the Network Information Systems Directive, are now in force.

EC proposals to redress the balance between online marketplaces and their customers

EC publishes draft Regulation to promote fairness and transparency for business users of online intermediation services.

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GDPR will apply from 25 May 2018

Just to remind you that the GDPR finally comes into effect on 25 May. Our Global Data Hub has checklists, analysis, case studies and compliance tools to help you understand and comply with your obligations.