Why is the EU a pioneer in regulating tech?

Saishya DuggalLaw

Why is the EU a pioneer in regulating tech?

There is no denying the European Union’s (EU) groundbreaking work in regulating tech. The 27-member Union has been elbow-deep in building policy around technology since 2016. In that year, it published the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a defining data … Read More

Walter Tzvi Soriano v. Forensic News LLC & Ors

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Data protection claim against a US-based online news publication focused on investigative journalism

Walter Tzvi Soriano v. Forensic News LLC & Ors [2021] EWHC 56 (QB) In the High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division, Media and Communications List Case QB-2020-002450 Before Justice Jay Decided on January 15, 2021 Relevancy of the Case: … Read More

William Stadler v. Currys Group Limited

Linet Christina ThomasCase Summary

Claim for compensation for selling the claimant's old smart TV to a third party without factory reset or data erasure

William Stadler v. Currys Group Limited [2022] EWHC 160 (QB) In the High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division, Media and Communications List Case QB-2021-002102 Before Judge Lewis Decided on January 31, 2022 Relevancy of the Case: Claim for compensation for … Read More

Facial Recognition System and Laws in China

Gitanjali SadanLaw

Facial Recognition System and Laws in China

China has taken a giant leap in technology by inventing some of the most sophisticated surveillance systems. From mounting surveillance on the perceived wrong-doing of citizens, the focus of Chinese authorities also includes ethnic minorities such as the Muslim Uighur … Read More

Facebook and Broken Promises of Data Protection

Samiksha UniyalLaw

Facebook and Broken Promises of Data Protection

Gone are the days when only currency and jewels were considered valuable assets. The 21st century is witnessing growth in the value of data. But are we concerned about the protection of our data? The deliberate answer may be ‘yes’ … Read More

Can employers collect vaccination data from their employees?

Gitanjali SadanLaw

Can employers collect vaccination data from their employees

Many offices are now opening or planning to open soon with the increasing coverage of COVID-19 vaccines. To ensure the safety of their workplaces, some employers request their employees to submit a vaccination certificate to record their vaccination status. These … Read More