UK Knowledge Collection | Sharing pseudonymised data, abolition of the PSR, and digital regulation

A judgment by the Court of Justice of the EU has clarified how personal data should be understood when pseudonymised data is shared with third parties, giving greater legal certainty to businesses who wish to transfer or use such data. Our Insight considers the impact of the ruling and how it compares to the UK position, and highlights compliance points for businesses to bear in mind when disclosing pseudonymised data.

In the UK, as part of the government's drive to streamline regulation, the Treasury is consulting on its plans to abolish the Payment Systems Regulator and consolidate its functions within the Financial Conduct Authority. Our Insight explores what regulated firms can expect from the proposed changes. The consultation is open until 20 October.

A webinar later this month will look at some rapidly evolving developments in digital regulation, in both the EU and UK, including forthcoming compliance deadlines and recent enforcement activity. Our Insight looks at the new UK advertising rules which will affect organic social media posts by gambling brands (even where they are not UK-registered).

Recent Insights

HM Treasury consults on consolidating UK Payment Systems Regulator into FCA

The Treasury proposes to transfer all of the PSR's functions to the FCA, embedding them within the existing Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 framework where practicable.
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CJEU clarifies concepts of personal and pseudonymised data: implications for data sharing

Transparency obligations apply to a transfer of pseudonymised data, even if it is not identifiable as personal data in the hands of the transferee.
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CAP widens the UK ad rules to cover organic posts by licensed gambling brands

The Committee of Advertising Practice has expanded the scope of the CAP Code so that certain non‑paid‑for online marketing aimed at UK consumers is now within scope.
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How tech advances and new legislation are shaping UK staffing and recruitment valuations and deals

A nexus of tech, legal and tax factors will influence dealmaking for workforce solutions companies.
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UK Employee Incentives Update

A look at the increasing popularity of employee ownership trusts, the latest on the new PISCES platform, and developments in Belgium.
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Events

Eating Compliance for Breakfast

Tuesdays | 09:00-09:30
Failure to Prevent Fraud: the first month and beyond | 7 October
Navigating new powers: mitigating the risks of internal investigations | 14 October
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Ready, set, IPO: market, team and preparation

14 October | 09:30-10:15
A practical guide to listing your company, aimed at finance and in-house legal teams.
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Property disputes: leveraging forfeiture in commercial leases and avoiding waiver pitfalls

15 October | 09:30-10:30
Our commercial landlord and tenant experts discuss the key principles, recent developments and strategic considerations involved in forfeiture of commercial leases and waiver of the right to forfeit.
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Digital regulation download

15 October | 14:00-14:45
An update on recent developments, including the ongoing consultation on the EU's Digital Fairness Act and enforcement activity relating to the EU Digital Services Act and the UK's Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act.
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Employee ownership trusts: tax smart exits, culture gains – are they right for your business?

21 October | 10:00-11:30
Becoming an employee ownership trust-owned company can offer many benefits, particularly when considering a future sale, but the process can be complex.
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