United Kingdom: Privacy Protection

A family law expert examines the 2026 case of SL v SM [2026] EWFC 109, exploring the critical legal principles around mental capacity to divorce and the application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The judgment provides essential guidance on how courts assess decision-making capacity in matrimonial proceedings.

European and UK regulators are implementing sweeping changes to online subscription practices that will fundamentally reshape how businesses handle consumer contracts and cancellations.

Elite athletes generate vast amounts of sensitive health data through wearable technology that feeds into AI systems shaping training, selection, and transfer decisions.

The Information Commissioner's Office has updated its guidance on direct marketing using electronic mail which now includes a substantial section regarding the 'charitable purposes soft opt-in'.

The King has opened the new parliamentary session and announced a number of Bills that may be relevant from a commercial, technology and regulatory perspective.

On 28 April 2026, the ICO published updated guidance on direct marketing using electronic mail to explain how charities can use the new "charitable purposes soft opt-in", which came into...

The regulatory landscape for age assurance is changing more rapidly than ever, with legislators and regulators globally intensifying efforts to protect children online.

Family offices manage vast amounts of sensitive information spanning private data, communications, and digital footprints that can expose families to significant reputational risk if mishandled. As these enterprises become more global and digitally enabled, information has evolved into a critical asset requiring the same deliberate oversight as financial capital. This analysis explores how family offices can proactively protect their information assets through strategic planning, understanding exposure poin

As AI-generated deepfakes increasingly threaten celebrity reputations and enable fraud, traditional legal protections like passing off and copyright are proving inadequate. Can registered trade marks offer a more robust defence by converting personal features into enforceable rights against unauthorised commercial exploitation?