We look at what to expect in the digital and tech space next year. The COVID-19 pandemic will have an enduring effect on policy, technology, and our lives, even as we (hopefully) start to emerge from its immediate impact, and Brexit will also play a role in the UK and EU. Against this backdrop, we focus on wider issues set to take centre stage in 2021, covering online harms, regulation of platforms, big data and data privacy, life sciences and advertising.
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We look at hot topics in life sciences, from the investment and deal environment, to incoming Brexit-related rules for medical devices, targeted treatments, and patent pools as a facilitator of the longed-for COVID-19 vaccine. More
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on 25 May 2018. With significant potential fines coupled with the negative PR associated with mistreatment of client/customer data, the GDPR and data protection are now boardroom issues.
Graham is a partner in the IP/IT group and UK head of the Commercial Tech & Data practice. He advises digital businesses from early stage ventures to global brands.
Mark is partner in and head of our UK Technology, Media and Communications group and the IP & Media practice. He is leading specialist in intellectual property and information law.