Technology, Data and Privacy

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Fieldfisher's European team of tech, data and privacy lawyers bring you the latest updates from the rapidly evolving world of data privacy, regulation, AI, automation. and robotics. 

  1. Data and Privacy Matters: Legal updates - October 2025

    14. NOV.

    Data and Privacy Matters: Legal updates - October 2025

    In the latest episode of Fieldfisher’s Data and Privacy Matters podcast, hosts Lorna Cropper, Emma Yaltaghian and Sophie Gosling provide a comprehensive roundup of the key legal developments from October 2025.  The team start by discussing the Irish DPC’s €530 million fine against TikTok, with the regulator finding that TikTok had not applied appropriate safeguards when transferring data to China and had fallen short on its transparency obligations. The team also reviewed the EDPB’s opinion on the UK’s adequacy decision, which welcomed continued alignment with EU standards but raised concerns over new ministerial powers introduced under the Data (Use and Access) Act.  They continue with coverage of the ICO’s successful appeal against Clearview AI, confirming that the regulator can take enforcement action against overseas organisations processing UK residents' data - even if they are third party controllers and do not engage in such monitoring themselves. The ICO’s ongoing consultations were also discussed, including new guidance on enforcement and the upcoming charitable purpose soft opt-in for direct marketing. The team reflects on the high-profile case of former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace, who brought legal action against the BBC for delayed responses to his data subject access requests, highlighting the operational and reputational risks of mishandled DSARs. Finally, the team discusses several major enforcement actions. Capita was fined £14 million following its 2023 ransomware attack, Grindr’s €6.5 million penalty for unlawful data sharing was upheld in Norway, and the Dutch DPA fined Experian €2.7 million for unlawful credit profiling.

    25 Min.
  2. Data and Privacy Matters: Legal Updates - May 2025

    12. JUNI

    Data and Privacy Matters: Legal Updates - May 2025

    In the latest episode of Fieldfisher's Data and Privacy Matters podcast, hosts Martin McElroy, Anna Rawlinson and Leo McSweeney provide a roundup of the significant legal updates from May 2025. We begin with the Irish Data Protection Commission’s engagement with Meta’s plans to train its generative AI models using public Facebook and Instagram content. We also cover the potential for legal challenges to Meta's plans from civil society as well as other Meta developments in Germany and their response to the EDPB’s ‘consent or pay’ opinion.  Shifting focus to broader data protection issues, we discuss the EDPB’s positive opinion on the European Patent Organisation’s adequacy decision and its cautious stance on extending the UK’s adequacy status. We also consider the European Commission's proposed targeted GDPR compliance simplifications for a specific category of small mid-cap (SMCs) enterprises. Enforcement actions continue across the EU, with the Irish DPC fining TikTok €530 million for unlawful data transfers to China, the Italian SA fining Luka Inc. €5 million over its AI chatbot, Replika and France’s CNIL penalising SOLOCAL €900,000 for unlawful marketing practices.  In the UK, the Data Use and Access Bill faced amendments around AI transparency in the House of Lords, and the ICO responded to the major cyberattacks on several UK retailers.  These updates underscore the intensifying regulatory focus on AI, cross-border data flows, and commercial data use—essential insights for anyone navigating the evolving digital compliance landscape. Find the sources of news discussed here.

    13 Min.

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Fieldfisher's European team of tech, data and privacy lawyers bring you the latest updates from the rapidly evolving world of data privacy, regulation, AI, automation. and robotics. 

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