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Schrödinger's Data? A Practical Guide To The EDPB’s New Anonymisation Guidelines
The European Data Protection Board has released its first major update to anonymisation guidance in over a decade, introducing a new framework that determines whether data qualifies as anonymous based on who is accessing it. This contextual approach means the same dataset could be considered anonymous for one organisation while remaining personal data for another, fundamentally changing how companies assess data privacy obligations.
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Lewis Silkin
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June Data Wrap: A Snapshot Of Key Regulatory Developments
This comprehensive regulatory update examines critical developments in data protection law across multiple jurisdictions, including the US Supreme Court's landmark ruling on FTC independence and its implications for EU-US data transfers, the Irish High Court's affirmation of TikTok's €530m fine for unlawful data transfers to China, and the EDPB's proposed standardised template for personal data breach notifications.
United Kingdom Privacy
KL
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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The GDPR:  Ambition, Execution, Reform And Future Developments – Where Is EU Data Protection Law Heading?
The General Data Protection Regulation was designed to harmonize EU data protection law and strengthen the single market, but has it achieved these goals? This analysis examines the GDPR's structural challenges, from its complex balancing tests to problematic controller-processor distinctions, and explores whether proposed reforms can address fundamental flaws in an era of artificial intelligence and rapid technological change.
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Marks & Clerk
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What Is Shadow AI? The Growing Risk Inside Legal Departments
Shadow AI—the use of unapproved artificial intelligence tools within organizations—poses significant risks for legal departments handling confidential and privileged information. This article examines how legal teams can identify shadow AI usage, understand the regulatory and ethical implications under frameworks like the EU AI Act, and implement governance strategies that balance innovation with compliance and data protection.
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Axiom
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Schrödinger's Data? A Practical Guide To The EDPB’s New Anonymisation Guidelines
The European Data Protection Board has released its first major update to anonymisation guidance in over a decade, introducing a new framework that determines whether data qualifies as anonymous based on who is accessing it. This contextual approach means the same dataset could be considered anonymous for one organisation while remaining personal data for another, fundamentally changing how companies assess data privacy obligations.
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LS
Lewis Silkin
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EU Court Of Justice Confirms Competition Authorities’ Information-gathering Powers, But Introduces Additional Protection For Data On Personal Devices
The EU Court of Justice has ruled on the extent to which competition authorities can seize business emails during dawn raids without prior court approval, establishing new boundaries for digital evidence gathering while introducing important distinctions for personal versus company devices. This landmark judgment clarifies the balance between fundamental rights protection and competition enforcement powers across EU Member States.
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Macfarlanes LLP
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EU Court Of Justice Confirms Competition Authorities’ Information-gathering Powers, But Introduces Additional Protection For Data On Personal Devices
The EU Court of Justice has ruled on the extent to which competition authorities can seize business emails during dawn raids without prior court approval, establishing new boundaries for digital evidence gathering while introducing important distinctions for personal versus company devices. This landmark judgment clarifies the balance between fundamental rights protection and competition enforcement powers across EU Member States.
European Union Anti-trust
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Macfarlanes LLP
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June Data Wrap: A Snapshot Of Key Regulatory Developments
This comprehensive regulatory update examines critical developments in data protection law across multiple jurisdictions, including the US Supreme Court's landmark ruling on FTC independence and its implications for EU-US data transfers, the Irish High Court's affirmation of TikTok's €530m fine for unlawful data transfers to China, and the EDPB's proposed standardised template for personal data breach notifications.
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KL
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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After Just 6 Months Of The LHF Ad Ban, Parliamentarians Are Already Asking For More!
Lewis Silkin's website provides essential information about accessibility standards, complaint procedures, contact details, cookie policies, legal and regulatory disclosures, modern slavery statements, payment options through Legl, privacy policies, and terms and conditions. These resources help clients and visitors understand the firm's operational framework and compliance commitments.
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Lewis Silkin
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