Mark Taylor
Partner, Head of Digitalisation, UK
Mark is a lawyer with extensive experience in technology and data matters. He has expertise advising clients in the financial services and tech, media and comms sectors, and a consequent focus on FinTech.
Mark regularly advises clients on technology and outsourcing contracts of all shapes and sizes, as well as a broad range of data matters.
He has long standing experience of advising clients in both the financial services and technology sectors, and at the intersection of the two. As such, he frequently advises on blockchain, digital payments and cybersecurity issues, with FinTech being a particular area of interest.
From a data perspective, Mark advises clients on a wide range of data protection issues, from GDPR matters through to the use and exploitation of large data sets. He has also has experience of law enforcement access and interception of communications issues.
Mark is a Fellow of the Society for Computers and Law, and is the Technology section editor of Computers and Telecommunications Law Review. He is recommended for Technology and Outsourcing work in Chambers and other legal directories.
He is always excellent - very knowledgeable and competent.
Has great depth of expertise.
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world
I have been interested in technology and data from a young age – this led to me writing software for IBM before becoming lawyer. As such, I am keen to help others maximise the benefits of implementing and using new technologies, where they can have a transformative impact.
Virgin Media and Vodafone
Advised on a new wholesale deal to bring over three million Virgin Media mobile customers onto the Vodafone network.
UK Finance
Advised on the GDPR issues arising out of the proposed use of behavioural biometrics as a factor in implementing strong customer authentication for transactions in accordance with PSD2.
International reinsurance group
Advised on the IT agreements underpinning the implementation and operation of a new global administration system for its insurance business.
FS-ISAC
Advised FS-ISAC on the legality of threat information sharing under GDPR. Read more.
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Mark
Insights
IT and data
GDPR Two Years On | The importance of demonstrating accountability
With data protection regulators and business partners requiring more extensive documentation around data protection, what should organizations be doing now?
23/07/2020
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4m
Commercial
Why suppliers can no longer rely on termination on insolvency rights
The long-awaited revamp of UK insolvency and corporate governance law has introduced significant changes to the effectiveness of termination on...
06/07/2020
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6m
30/06/2020
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1m
Managing Covid-19
Exiting lockdown | How to remain privacy-compliant when carrying out medical monitoring and testing
Medical monitoring and testing plays a vital role in combatting Covid-19, but it is important to remain compliant with privacy...
16/06/2020
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5m
IT and data
Data: making best use of a valuable asset
Businesses in all sectors are focusing more than ever on how they can digitise and enhance their interactions with customers...
28/05/2020
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4m
15/05/2020
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2m
Tech, Media and Comms
EU Digital Strategy | Tech sovereignty and common EU values
The theme of "tech sovereignty" for the European Union runs strongly through the European Commission's digital strategy papers published on...
09/03/2020
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5m
Digital transformation
Tech trends in 2020 and beyond
As technological innovation and digital transformation continue at a ferocious pace, a joint Osborne Clarke / Deloitte event, held at...
22/01/2020
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5m
IT and data
ICO signals its intentions on cyber security: large companies need to lead by example
The ICO has issued DSG Retail Limited, the owner of Currys PC World and Dixons Travel stores, with a sizeable...
17/01/2020
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7m
IT and data
ICO decision a warning to large retailers: are you meeting its cyber security expectations?
In last week's fine against the owner of Currys PC World and Dixons Travel, the ICO set out the minimum...
17/01/2020
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2m
Regulatory and compliance
ICO consultation on right of access guidance: challenges and silver linings for business
On 4 December 2019, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) launched its eagerly awaited draft guidance on the right of access...
16/01/2020
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7m
Digital transformation
Cryptoassets and smart contracts | What is their legal status under English law?
Innovators and investors in blockchain-based business models can take comfort from a recent analysis that cryptoassets can be a form...
13/12/2019
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10m
