The writer is Twitter UK’s former lead counsel and works for law firm Bredin Prat
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The challenge over privacy demonstrates that implementing new safety laws is not always straightforward
The flawed French rules will have an unjustifiable impact on free expression
It is developing an ethics framework that will foster consumer confidence
Vague clauses in the ePrivacy Regulation threaten tech innovation
Blockchain and similar technologies can help to keep digital identities safe
Europe is at a turning point when it comes to the regulation of personal details
Ideas of equality are undermined when negotiating agreements in sexual misconduct cases
The law does not define what constitutes ‘purely personal’ use — and that is where things get tricky
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