Partner Julian Hayes and Associates' Megan Curzon and Mohamed Naleemudeen have written an article for Global Investigations Review, exploring the complex laws governing cyber investigations in England and Wales.
In this wide-ranging Insight piece, they unpack:
- Statutory frameworks include the Computer Misuse Act 1990, the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, and the Data Protection Act 2018
- The evolving powers of UK law enforcement agencies to access and preserve data during criminal and regulatory investigations
- The scope and limits of legal professional privilege (LPP) in the context of digital evidence
- Compliance challenges during internal (non-state) investigations
- The impact of Brexit and the UK's changing data protection landscape under the Data (Use and Access) Act
- Emerging investigative trends involving artificial intelligence and algorithmic review of data
Their analysis provides valuable guidance for practitioners navigating this rapidly evolving area of law, particularly at the intersection of cybersecurity, data protection, and criminal investigation.
Read the full article on Global Investigations Review here.
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