Machine analysis of judges’ language will help lawyers argue their case
The research company LexisNexis is launching a service in the UK next year that will allow lawyers to analyse the language of judges to help argue their cases, according to…
Police Scotland technology investment plan unveiled
A plan for investment in Police Scotland’s digital, data, and ICT capability will be put before the Scottish Police Authority this week. It sets out the funding required to modernise…
‘We need a biometrics commissioner for more than policing’
The term biometrics is not particularly well understood. And yet, this is the unassuming umbrella term for our most valuable personal data and we should care about how accessible it…
Senior police officer raises public safety fears over access to EU crime-fighting digital tools following Brexit
A senior police officer in Scotland has raised public safety fears over access to European crime databases following Brexit. Assistant Chief Constable Steve Johnson, head of specialist crime and intelligence…
Two new partners announced at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has announced the promotion of Joanne Ockrim and Martin O’Neill to Partner. Joanne is one of only a handful of dual qualified property solicitors in…
Report reveals increased public awareness of privacy and information rights
New laws and high profile investigations have helped put data protection and privacy at the centre of the UK public’s consciousness like never before, the UK’s Information Commissioner has said….
Small but symbolic fine for Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal
The UK’s information regulator has imposed a small but symbolic fine on Facebook for breaches of data protection law after millions of users’ data was improperly accessed by consultancy Cambridge…
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie: the perfect choice for Scottish landowners
By Alyson Shaw Whether you are party to a renewable energy or telecoms project, seeking to redevelop your land, or simply require advice on how best to structure your family…
SnapDragon launches automated brand monitoring platform Swoop
Legal tech company SnapDragon launches Swoop, an automated brand monitoring platform for brand owners, the first of its kind to be made publicly available. Swoop has been created to enable brands to wage war with…
Nalytics launches ‘subject access request’ (SAR) module for law firms
Glasgow, London and Amsterdam based search, discovery and analysis platform Nalytics has launched a new module for managing subject access requests (SARs). With the forthcoming GDPR, individuals will have the…
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