Preiskel & Co is a boutique law firm based in the City of London that specialises in UK and international corporate, commercial and regulatory matters.
The firm is independently recognised as a leader in the telecommunications, media and technology sectors, and possesses significant expertise across a range of other sectors including gaming, leisure and lifestyle retail.
Our team of lawyers is truly international many of whom are qualified in multiple jurisdictions. Our international mind-set has proved of considerable advantage to many clients, as we advise on matters across Europe, other continents as well as on issues concerning outer space and the virtual world.
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Any purchase you bought on a high street shop may be collecting your personal data right now. Lyda Mastrantonio of Preiskel & Co explains how the UK data protection law protects your personal data from unauthorised processing by automatic devices. The internet of things combines communications “anytime, anywhere” for anyone…The Internet of Things: what can the law do to protect your personal data
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