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New EU privacy and data protection laws - implications and key points
On 25th January 2012, the European Commission's proposal for reform of the EU's privacy and data protection laws was unveiled. This briefing looks at how the proposal aims to replace the current Directive with a new legal framework that will lay the foundation for a Digital Single Market.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 01 February 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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Deadline approaches for public bodies to provide information for Equality Act 2010
The deadline for public bodies to publish equality information about their organisation, as required under the Equality Act 2010, is Tuesday 31 January 2012. This briefing from Shoosmiths details the the new duties the Equality and Human Rights Commission has imposed on organisations.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 31 January 2012 | Practice Area: Freedom of Information
Data privacy in China - additional online user control and data privacy protections
On 15 March 2012, new provisions on data privacy in China will come into effect. This article from King & Wood provides an analysis of the new provisions and what they mean both for the protection of online privacy rights as well as for risks posed to current internet content providers.
Law Firm: King & Wood | Published: 27 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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EU data protection law - sanctions get serious, governance grows up and individuals can erase their online past lives
On 25 January 2012, the European Commission released its long awaited proposals to revise the 1995 EU Data Protection Directive. The draft law takes the form of a Regulation and signifies a major reform of the general data protection law, which has been under review for the last few years.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 27 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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Regulation of Cayman Islands master funds: a new regime
Under the Mutual Funds (Amendment) Law, 2011 which came into force in December, certain master funds in the Cayman Islands will be subject to new regulations. This briefing explains who will be affected and what will be the impact of the regulation.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 09 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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New Year financial services update
Among a number of topics, this round up of financial services news discusses the Government's response to the Independent Commission on Banking's final report and recommendations to improve stability and competition in the UK banking industry.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 05 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Tax deductions in leveraged buy-outs: a storm is brewing
A new regime now in force aims to exclude the financial costs relating to the acquisition of equity shares from the tax-deductible charges on the results of a holding company. This briefing gives an overview of the new rules and a summary of the main provisions around Europe.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 04 January 2012 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
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Developing safe and peaceful nuclear energy in the UAE: a model for GCC countries
The UAE has committed to constructing its very first nuclear power plant. This briefing covers the main framework developed to support the new nuclear industry in the UAE, including the creation of a regulatory body, collaboration with international entities and newly-introduced nuclear laws.
Law Firm: Habib Al Mulla & Company | Published: 03 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Protection of Freedoms Bill - what it means for the private sector working with public authorities
In this briefing, Eversheds provides an overview of the transparency agenda and its impact on the Freedom of Information Law for the private sector, with particular reference to public authority subsidiaries, disclosure of datasets, open data, the Public Data Corporation and ICO developments.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 14 December 2011 | Practice Area: Freedom of Information
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Compulsory private sector data protection audits – is your house in order?
The UK Information Commissioner Christopher Graham recently announced that he is actively pursuing the ability to undertake mandatory audits for the private sector, which will mean that all companies will be legally obliged to allow the ICO to conduct an audit of their data protection compliance.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 07 November 2011 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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