Applying the right to erasure to Bing, Yahoo! and other internet search engines At a recent event at which we participated in a reputation panel discussion; we were asked how a data subject’s right to erasure (right to be forgotten) under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) impacted internet search engines other than Google. That … Continued
Himsworth Scott has advised Aston Villa and U19 Ireland International Jake Doyle-Hayes in relation to the publication by Irish state broadcaster RTÉ of a damaging article concerning him. As part of a negotiated settlement, RTÉ has agreed to apologise to Mr Doyle Hayes and to make payment of a sum of damages. Steven Hudson, the Himsworth … Continued
Analysis The two most harmful elements of a data breach are (i) the financial cost of rectifying the situation; and (ii) harm to reputation and trust. The two elements are obviously linked. This note considers a few of the key legal considerations in crafting an optimal PR strategy during a data breach. Financial implications of … Continued
(12 February 2019, London) Himsworth Scott has acted for longstanding client Steve Morgan CBE, the founder and Chairman of Redrow PLC, on securing substantial damages and an apology following the settlement of his defamation claim against Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers Limited. The action followed various false and defamatory claims by the Daily Mail that … Continued
#SaferInternetDay #SaferInternetDay2019 Today (Tuesday 5 February 2019) marks Safer Internet Day. It also marks 10 years since we started working with sportsmen and women to help guard against the risks – both reputational and security and privacy risks that arise from our growing online communications. Our journey has put us in front of the first … Continued
* Merry Christmas from Himsworth Scott This year, instead of sending out Christmas cards, we have made a donation to a wonderful charity that is dear to our hearts: Claire House Hospice. We are proud to have had an association with Claire House for a number of years now and have offered pro bono help … Continued
Lorna Caddy and Steven Hudson take on new roles with reputation management specialists Himsworth Scott, a leading reputation management law firm announces that it has promoted Lorna Caddy to Director and hired Steven Hudson – both experienced and respected specialists in their fields. Lorna is an experienced intellectual property and media lawyer. Her appointment brings … Continued
Himsworth Scott has been named one of the best newcomers by Citywealth magazine. The firm has been shortlisted for an award only three months after its launch. “It’s a genuinely amazing feeling to be recognised for what we’ve set out to achieve at the new firm,” says co-founder Matt Himsworth. “This is going to be … Continued
What is a deepfake? This piece looks at machine learning methods being used to create a deepfake (a portmanteau of ‘deep learning’ and ‘fake’). While the advances in the technology are exciting news for the film industry, the potential for misuse is significant. Within a very short time frame, the technology allows a film to be … Continued