Episode 257: Will Data Breach Litigation Soar After Latest Class Actions?
Description
In this week’s TechLaw10 podcast Jonathan and Eric debate the likelihood of class actions coming into the UK.
They discuss 3 recent UK cases – Google which involved the misuse of data in the so-called ‘Safari Workaround’ and two data breach cases involving Morrisons and British Airways (BA).
They consider the likelihood of civil actions or ‘Group Litigation Orders’ in the UK in addition to regulatory fines.
You can read about our reports on these cases:
Morrisons here https://www.corderycompliance.com/client-alert-court-of-appeal-confirms-morrisons-vicarious-liability-for-actions-of-rogue-employees/
British Airways here https://www.corderycompliance.com/uk-dpa-to-fine-ba-for-data-breach/
TechLaw10 is a 10-minute audio podcast update from U.S. lawyer Eric Sinrod (Duane Morris) and UK lawyer Jonathan Armstrong (Cordery) where they share insights on developments where technology intersects with the law in the EU and the U.S. These well-known commentators are sought out in the media for their opinions on breaking news and developing trends. Whether you are in North America or Europe, now you can hear directly from them regarding the latest technology issues at home and across the pond.
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