Cyber and Data Security Notes

Contractors on high alert after cyber attack on Bouygues Construction

On 30 January 2020, the French construction company, Bouygues Construction, was hit by a ransomware-type attack on their computer network. In subsequent …

China Cyber Security and Data Protection: Monthly Update – January 2020

In this bulletin we summarise recent updates relating to cybersecurity and data protection in China to keep you updated on developments. We …

Update: WM Morrisons Supermarket plc (Appellants) v Various Claimants (Respondents)

Case ID: UKSC 2018/0213 Hearing Date 6 and 7 November 2019 Justices: Lady Hale, Lord Reed, Lord Kerr, Lord Hodge, Lord Lloyd-Jones Facts (taken from …

Game changer for cyber/data breach cases opens in Supreme Court: WM Morrisons Supermarkets Plc v Various Claimants

Marriott/Starwood Data Breach: ICO intention to issue another big £99 million ‘mega fine’

British Airways Data Breach: ICO announces potential £183 million ‘mega fine’

The ICO has published a notice of its intent to fine British Airways £183.39 million for its 2018 data breach where the personal data of 500,000 …