Late December, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that blanket, general retention of communications data is incompatible with EU law. The court found the 2006 Data Retention Directive breaches fundamental rights, specifically the right to respect for private life and the protection of personal data. As a result, governments and private companies can no longer carry out...

Real Estate Legal Support for Property Transfer, Verification, and Registry Disputes Property deals in Pakistan often look simple from the outside, but one missing document or a small registry mistake can stop the entire process. Buyers, sellers and heirs commonly face delays because property laws, transfer procedures and land records vary across cities and housing schemes. This is where real...

Smart TVs and Privacy Concerns: What You Need to Know In recent developments, privacy concerns have emerged regarding smart television technology. A particular manufacturer has been highlighted for its default data collection practices, raising questions about consumer privacy in the digital age. Privacy experts are increasingly alarmed by the automatic opt-in features of certain smart...

UK Government Shifts Stance on Internet Piracy Penalties The British government has reconsidered its approach to dealing with online music piracy, moving away from previously threatened internet disconnection penalties for offenders. This policy reversal marks a significant departure from the global music industry's current enforcement preferences. Despite earlier statements from Culture...