This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Our Cookie Notice is part of our Privacy Policy and explains in detail how and why we use cookies. To take full advantage of our website, we recommend that you click on “Accept All”. You can change these settings at any time via the button "Update Cookie Preferences" in our Cookie Notice.
Technical cookies are required for the site to function properly, to be legally compliant and secure. Session cookies only last for the duration of your visit and are deleted from your device when you close your internet browser. Persistent cookies, however, remain and continue functioning on repeat visits.
Analytics cookies collect anonymised information such as the number of site visitors or most popular pages. These cookies “remember” that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with the providers of analytics services (see details in our privacy policy). Keeping these cookies enabled helps us improve our website and provide you with the most relevant content.
Personalisation cookies collect information about your website browsing habits and offer you a personalised user experience based on past visits, your location or browser settings. They also allow you to log in to personalised areas and to access third party tools that may be embedded in our website. Some functionality will not work if you don’t accept these cookies.
Social Media cookies collect information about you sharing information from our website via social media tools, or analytics to understand your browsing between social media tools or our Social Media campaigns and our own websites. We do this to optimise the mix of channels to provide you with our content. Details concerning the tools in use are in our privacy policy.
Our combination of practice excellence and deep industry expertise provides a distinct competitive advantage to our clients, bringing together legal expertise, commercial insight and close professional support.
Law-Now Zones provide expert analysis on specialist topics
Commissioned by CMS and written by The Economist Intelligence Unit, it explores the extent to which firms identify intangible assets as trade secrets and implement protective measures.
Use the Data Law Navigator for a quick look at data protection laws in selected countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Each data incident poses new challenges for response teams, and as the GDPR/data regulation evolves, it is critical that your business’ approach to data security and data breach response does too.
Our new guide provides guidance on the law governing electronic execution of deeds and documents in the UK, and on the practicalities of engaging with e-signing platforms.
Welcome to the home of data protection & privacy on Law-Now.
To stay in touch with the latest developments, please bookmark this page on your mobile or register to receive eAlerts.
The notion of so called “dark patterns” has recently garnered increasing attention, with their use in online sectors being scrutinised by regulators around...
In decision No. NAIH-2501-10/2022 of 12 September 2022, the Hungarian Data Protection and Freedom of Information Authority (NAIH) imposed a HUF 30 million...
In late July 2022, the office of the UK data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), issued new guidance on applying for and...
After announcing a political agreement on 25 March 2022, the US government has now announced more details on how it intends to put mass surveillance by...
The media sector is known to be highly competitive, with that competition driving innovation. Older media businesses have had to grapple with disruptive...
Digitalisation has transformed how consumer products are manufactured, distributed and sold. The push to maintain a competitive advantage, drives increased...
The Financial Services (FS) sector is a leader in protecting its tech infrastructure, reflecting the high degree of scrutiny from regulators. FS firms...
Changing tech, changing risks Whilst technology is pervasive, we only now understand with greater clarity its impact on financial systems, markets and...
There have been no recent searches
Find out more about CMS expertise and services