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Can pseudonymised personal data ever become anonymous data in the hands of a Third Party?

The question in the heading arises from the DSG v ICO (Court of Appeal) and SBS v EDPS (CJEU) legal sagas (see references).  There is confusion as to whether or not pseudonomysed personal data, in the hands of a Third Party, can be treated as anonymous data, when that Third Party does not have any access to any details that could identify any data subject. Some researchers, for instance, are of the view that, as such data is always outside

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How to Choose Between Keno and Bingo in Australia

How to Choose Between Keno and Bingo in Australia Keno and bingo are two of Australia’s most beloved gambling pastimes, yet they attract very different players. Both are simple to learn, offer substantial prize potential, and are widely available across pubs, clubs, and online gaming sites. However, choosing between them is not always straightforward. Your decision should hinge on gameplay speed, odds, social interaction, and personal risk tolerance. Understanding these differences will help you select the game that delivers the

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Is the Land Registry misusing the right of access exemption?

  This blog should be of interest to any reader who owns a freehold or a leasehold property (of over seven years duration) and wants to check their details at the Land Registry. Like most people, one sneakily asks personal type questions of AI Generative models (e.g. “AI AI please be clear, what’s the maximum DPO salary this year?”).  In my case, I asked what was in the public domain about my house and AI told me, under the heading,

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Quick Guide to Australian Gambling Tax Laws

Quick Guide to Australian Gambling Tax Laws Navigating the tax landscape for gambling in Australia is a unique experience when compared to the rest of the world. For the vast majority of punters, the news is exceptionally good: winnings from poker machines, lotteries, and sports betting are not classified as taxable income. This fundamental principle sets Australia apart, as the tax office generally views gambling as a recreational pastime rather than an income-generating venture. Discover further information on australian online

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“How to write a suicidal job application?” or “How not to become a member of the Information Commission”

Last June, I applied to become a Non-Executive Member of the new Information Commission; there were seven places up for grabs.  My application has been turned down without an interview – so clearly I am NBG as far as HMG is concerned. I knew that my application was unlikely to be successful, but just in case I made the cut, my application was based on the following observations made in my application: The Open Rights Group letter Anyway, I thought

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EDPB complains that Commission’s draft Decision which concludes the UK’s DP regime is Adequate, is inadequate

In my previous blogs (August 12 and 17), I showed that the Commission’s analysis of the Draft Adequacy Agreement/Decision covering the Data (Use and Access) Act (DUAA) was both deficient and superficial. Well the European Data Protection Board’s (EDPB) analysis of the Commission’s Draft Agreement has come to the same conclusion (see references). Of course, the EDPB uses far more polite language than in my blog (i.e. it’s not as rude).  It cushions its criticism in gentle words like: “inviting

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