Under GDPR, the storage limitation principle mandates that personal data should only be retained as long as necessary for its intended purpose, while the purpose limitation principle requires that data be collected for specific, legitimate purposes and not further processed in a way that is incompatible with those purposes. Storage Limitation PrincipleThe storage limitation principle […]
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The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC Act) aims to regulate competition in digital markets, enhance consumer rights, and provide the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) with new enforcement powers. Overview of the DMCC ActThe Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 was enacted to address the unique challenges posed by digital markets, where […]
The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs) were largely reinstated in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC Act) from 6 April 2025. The CPRs will apply to unfair commercial practices that took place before this date. These protection from unfair trading provisions address: A general ban on unfair commercial practicesA ban […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) establishes strict rules for the processing of personal data, ensuring individuals’ privacy rights and imposing obligations on organizations that handle such data. Overview of GDPRThe GDPR, which came into effect on May 25, 2018, aims to harmonize data privacy laws across Europe and protect the personal data of EU […]
The Human Rights Act 1998 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015 serve different purposes in the UK legal framework. The Human Rights Act 1998 is designed to protect individuals’ rights to life, liberty, and fair trials, among others, by ensuring that public authorities respect and protect these rights. It is applicable to all public authorities […]
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 offers important protections for UK consumers, making sure goods and services meet satisfactory quality standards, are fit for their intended use, and match their descriptions. Overview of the Act The Consumer Rights Act 2015 took effect on 1 October 2015, replacing older laws like the Sale of Goods Act and the Supply of […]
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