Firm News

What’s been happening in August 2023?

In our regular monthly update, we share the latest news from our firm.

Our data privacy team launched several group actions/investigations:

  • The Metropolitan Police experienced a data breach after hackers gained access to the systems of one of the force’s suppliers.
  • London-based BPP University was hit by cybercriminals.
  • Succession Wealth – a UK-based wealth management and financial planning specialist – also experienced a cyber-attack.

Ben Rees commented on the growing risk of investment fraud in the private wealth sector

Technical Director Ben Rees commented on the risk of increasing investment fraud in the private wealth sector being driven by rapid developments in artificial intelligence and deepfake technology. Ben’s comments were published in TheWealthNet and can be found here. 

Lucy Burrows discussed the ICO’s warning to firms over generative AI risks

Associate Lucy Burrows examined the ICO’s warning to businesses over the data privacy risks that generative AI poses. Lucy’s article was published in Data Centre Review and can be found here. 

Kingsley Hayes commented on the EU Digital Services Act

Partner and Head of Data and Privacy Litigation Kingsley Hayes commented on the roll-out of the Act and its implications for Big Tech. Kingsley’s comments were published in Reuters and can be found here. 

We look forward to bringing you more news from across our business next month.  

Deborah Stuttard

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