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Litigator Philip Yannella Joins Blank Rome as Partner and Co-Chair of the Privacy, Security & Data Protection Practice

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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He joins the firm’s Philadelphia office from Ballard Spahr where he was a partner and co-leader of the Privacy and Data Security Group.

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  • He joins the firm’s Philadelphia office from Ballard Spahr where he was a partner and co-leader of the Privacy and Data Security Group.
  • Phil will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow our Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice and services.”
    Phil advises clients on regulatory compliance, privacy litigation, data breach counseling and investigations, and data governance.
  • “Phil has built a tremendous reputation as a trusted data privacy and cybersecurity advisor and litigator,” said Sharon R. Klein , partner and co-chair of the Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice.
  • “I’m delighted to join Blank Rome and support the Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice alongside Sharon, one of the top privacy and data security lawyers in the field,” noted Phil.

UK Information Commissioner issues preliminary enforcement notice against Snap

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Court of Appeal rules ICO acted lawfully in subject access request complaint litigation

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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The UK Information Commissioner has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s ruling on a long-running court battle over a subject access request complaint.

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  • The UK Information Commissioner has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s ruling on a long-running court battle over a subject access request complaint.
  • In a judgment published today, the court upheld an earlier High Court decision by Mr Justice Mostyn to dismiss a claim by Mr Ben Delo that the ICO had unlawfully failed to determine his complaint about a subject access request he had made to Wise Payments Limited.
  • The case raised important questions about how far the ICO has to go in investigating and reaching a decision on the merits of every complaint.
  • The ICO also welcomes the court’s decision that the ICO acted lawfully in deciding the outcome of Mr Delo’s complaint.

ICO publishes guidance to ensure lawful monitoring in the workplace

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Kenya Data Center Market Investment Analysis Report 2023-2028: Opportunities in Existing and Upcoming Facilities, IT, Electrical, Mechanical Infrastructure, General Construction, and Tier Standards - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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The "Kenya Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Kenya Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Kenya data center market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.22% from 2022 to 2028.
  • This report delves into the Kenya data center market, offering insights into its share and growth potential.
  • It provides comprehensive analysis of existing and upcoming facilities, along with investments in IT, electrical, mechanical infrastructure, general construction, and tier standards.

Information Commissioner calls on public authorities to stop using spreadsheets in FOI responses

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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The notice follows a number of recent high profile personal data breaches, where personal information was inadvertently included in spreadsheets that were shared as part of a FOI response.

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  • The notice follows a number of recent high profile personal data breaches, where personal information was inadvertently included in spreadsheets that were shared as part of a FOI response.
  • “It is imperative that robust measures are in place to protect personal information.
  • - The Freedom of Information Act 2000 covers any recorded information that is held by a public authority in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and by UK-wide public authorities based in Scotland.
  • Information held by Scottish public authorities is covered by Scotland’s own Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

ICO to review period and fertility tracking apps as poll shows more than half of women are concerned over data security

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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UK Information Commissioner and NCSC CEO sign Memorandum of Understanding

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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The UK Information Commissioner, John Edwards, and the Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Lindy Cameron, have today signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out how both organisations will cooperate.

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  • The UK Information Commissioner, John Edwards, and the Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Lindy Cameron, have today signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out how both organisations will cooperate.
  • UK Information Commissioner John Edwards said:
    "We already work closely with the NCSC to offer the right tools, advice and support to businesses and organisations on how to improve their cyber security and stay secure.
  • “This Memorandum of Understanding reaffirms our commitment to improve the UK's cyber resilience so people's information is kept safe online from cyber attacks."
  • NCSC CEO Lindy Cameron said:
    “This new MoU with the Information Commissioner builds on our existing relationship and will boost the UK’s digital security.

Former social services council employee fined for unlawfully accessing sensitive personal data

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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A former family intervention officer at St Helens Borough Council has been sentenced for unlawfully accessing social services records.

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  • A former family intervention officer at St Helens Borough Council has been sentenced for unlawfully accessing social services records.
  • An internal council audit found the defendant unlawfully looked at the records of 145 people whilst employed in the social services department.
  • “People have the absolute right to expect that their sensitive personal information will be treated with the utmost privacy and in accordance with data protection laws.
  • For some reason, this individual chose to flout those laws and spend time snooping at people’s sensitive personal information.

Share information to protect children and young people at risk, urges UK Information Commissioner

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Organisations will not get in trouble if they share information to protect children and young people at risk of serious harm, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has promised.

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  • Organisations will not get in trouble if they share information to protect children and young people at risk of serious harm, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has promised.
  • The need to improve data sharing practices has been highlighted in recent serious case reviews in the UK where children have died or been seriously harmed through abuse or neglect.
  • Poor information-sharing among organisations and agencies was identified as one of the factors contributing to failures to protect the children.
  • “My message to people supporting and working with children and young people is clear: if you think a child is at risk of harm, you can share information to protect them.