The EU Commission recently launched a Public consultation on Building the European data economy. The objective behind the consultation is to feed into the Commission’s future policy agenda on the European data economy in 2017. The data economy In its Communication entitled “Building a European Data Economy,” the Commission has re-identified (from its 2012 Communication) … Continue Reading
In its speech at the FT Cyber Security Summit, the FCA has outlined its approach to cybersecurity in financial services firms. In addition to this, the Group of 7 (“G7”) has issued an 8-point framework for the financial sector as a push for financial firms to design a cybersecurity strategy. We explore each piece of … Continue Reading
TheCityUK and Marsh have jointly published a report urging UK financial and related professional services sectors to step up their efforts to address cyber risk. The report (headed “Cyber and the City”) suggests that cybersecurity is still not being given the priority it deserves, particularly given the substantial disruption, costs and reputational damage that can … Continue Reading
In a sign of the continuing significance of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Spokeo v. Robins, 136 S. Ct. 1540 (May 24, 2016), another federal court has cited that ruling in dismissing claims for lack of Article III standing. In Gubula v. Time Warner Cable, Inc., No. 15-cv-1078 (E.D. Wis. June 17, 2016), … Continue Reading
The Council of the European Union adopted the EU Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive (the ‘Directive’) 17 May, ready for final adoption by the European Parliament. The Directive, initially proposed in 2013, has been progressing through the EU legislative procedure for some time. As we reported in December last year, the Directive covers the … Continue Reading
Responding to the increasingly significant threats to customer payment information, the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (‘PCI SSC’) has published an update to its data security standard (‘PCI DSS’). Version 3.2 seeks to protect cardholder data by introducing:… Continue Reading
The long-awaited General Data Protection Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 4 May 2016. This means that the most comprehensive reform to the EU’s omnibus data protection law in 20 years will apply throughout the European Union from 25 May 2018. We have written in previous posts (here and here) … Continue Reading
It is commonplace to turn on the television news and hear of a new data breach from a large retailer or someone else. No one wants the legal problems (not to mention the embarrassment and the hit to reputation) from having their systems breached. Consequently, data security is on everyone’s mind. However, many companies have multiple large … Continue Reading
On 22 December 2015, the European Commission announced its next steps towards completing the single market for cross-border parcel delivery. The Commission’s aim is to enhance price transparency and regulatory oversight of the parcel market over the coming year, thereby providing consumers and businesses with better access to digital goods and services across Europe. Cross-border … Continue Reading
With the festive season now firmly upon us, there are indications that European Union institutions could soon be delivering an early Christmas present to businesses: the conclusion of trilogue negotiations on the General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’). The GDPR, according to the latest document to come out of Brussels, aims to “reinforce data protection rights … Continue Reading
U.S. tech giants, like Google and Facebook, found themselves caught between the European Parliament and the European Commission as disagreements continue as to whether Internet service providers should be included within the definition of ‘market operators’ in the Proposed Directive on Network and Information Security (IP/13/94) (the ‘Directive’). Currently, the EU Commission would like to … Continue Reading
The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (‘PCI SSC’) has had a busy year thus far updating both its Card Production Security Requirements and its Data Security Standards (‘PCI DSS’). First, on 10 April, the PCI SSC updated its Card Production Requirements (guidance published to help card producers secure the card production process from creation … Continue Reading
The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (‘PCI SSC’) has had a busy year thus far updating both its Card Production Security Requirements and its Data Security Standards (‘PCI DSS’). First, on 10 April, the PCI SSC updated its Card Production Requirements (guidance published to help card producers secure the card production process from creation … Continue Reading
A report by PWC on the Global State of Information Security Survey identified that 2014 saw a 48% increase of security incidents over 2013, with the resulting financial loss increasing by an average of 34%. In the United States, President Obama called cyber threats from overseas a ‘national emergency’; and the UK Department of Business … Continue Reading
The Information Society Code (2014/917) (Code) – a new act in Finland on electronic communications, privacy, data security, communications, and the information society in general – took effect 1 January. This sees a consolidation of 10 existing acts into one, which had included Finland’s Communications Market Act; Act on the Protection of Privacy in Electronic … Continue Reading
On Thursday, February 7, 2013 (1 p.m. EST), Reed Smith attorney Mark Melodia will serve as a guest speaker for a webcast on “Big Data Converging with Legal, Information Governance and Regulatory Requirements.” The webcast will be hosted by Exterro, Inc., an e-discovery software solutions provider. Leading companies in nearly all industries are gathering unprecedented … Continue Reading
This post was also written by Rosanne Kay. Reed Smith hosted a seminar in its London office to discuss issues companies face arising from poor Records Management, Data Protection, E-Disclosure and the Proposed EU General Data Protection Regulation. Speakers included the UK Information Commissioner’s Office Head of Strategic Liaison, Jonathan Bamford, and Reed Smith London … Continue Reading
