Radar - Technology & Communications Update - November 2018

Radar looks at changes to consumer protection legislation after Brexit, at ICO guidance on passwords and encryption, and at the significance of the Morrisons data breach Court of Appeal decision.

Preparations for a post-Brexit consumer protection landscape

The government has published draft Regulations setting out proposed changes to consumer protection laws after Brexit.

ICO guidance on encryption and passwords under GDPR

The ICO has updated its GDPR guidance to give advice on compliant use of encryption and passwords to protect personal data.

Court of Appeal upholds decision to find Morrisons vicariously liable for data breach

Morrisons vicariously liable for data breach by rogue employee.