ICO publishes new fining guidance The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published new data protection fining guidance , outlining the statutory framework (in greater detail than previously) within which the Commissioner must operate when deciding whether it is appropriate to issue a penalty notice and the factors he will...

NCSC guidance for organisations considering payment in ransomware incidents The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released joint guidance with the Association of British Insurers (ABI), the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) and the International Underwriting Association (IUA). The best practice guidance aims to improve the market's approach to ransom...

International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised INDUS Holding AG on its acquisition of m + p international Mess- und Rechnertechnik GmbH. Indus acquires 76 per cent of the shares of the associated company. The transaction is subject to approval from the German Federal Cartel Office. Based in Bergisch Gladbach...