Company Profile/

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.

MEF Minute/

The Internet of Things: what can the law do to protect your personal data

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…

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