On 15 October 2025, The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) imposed a combined monetary penalty of £14 million on Capita plc and Capita Pension Solutions Limited (CPSL). This fine followed a significant cyber-attack in March 2023 that compromised the personal data of over 6.6 million individuals.
In our seventh episode of Privacy Unpacked, Matthew Buckwell (Senior Associate, UK) and Laura Goold (Associate, UK) examine what went wrong, the key lessons for organisations, and what this tells us about the ICO's approach to cybersecurity enforcement.
Tune in now for key insights to stay ahead of the curve!
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On 15 October 2025, The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) imposed a combined monetary penalty of £14 million on Capita plc and Capita Pension Solutions Limited (CPSL). This fine followed a significant cyber-attack in March 2023 that compromised the personal data of over 6.6 million individuals.
In our seventh episode of Privacy Unpacked, Matthew Buckwell (Senior Associate, UK) and Laura Goold (Associate, UK) examine what went wrong, the key lessons for organisations, and what this tells us about the ICO's approach to cybersecurity enforcement.
Tune in now for key insights to stay ahead of the curve!
Rewiring Legal: Adoption, ethics and opportunity: AI in the Middle East
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4 months ago
Rewiring Legal: Adoption, ethics and opportunity: AI in the Middle East
In episode two, Adoption, ethics and opportunity: AI in the Middle East, Charlie Christie speaks to Ben Hughes (Core 42, part of G42 and Bird & Bird alum) about the region’s fast-moving AI landscape. They discuss how the UAE and Saudi Arabia are positioning themselves as global AI hubs, the balance between fostering innovation and ensuring ethical adoption, and what this means for lawyers, tech companies and investors shaping the future of legal services.
This is the second in our series of conversations with leading voices from across the industry - offering fresh perspectives on the opportunities and challenges redefining the legal sector.
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On 15 October 2025, The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) imposed a combined monetary penalty of £14 million on Capita plc and Capita Pension Solutions Limited (CPSL). This fine followed a significant cyber-attack in March 2023 that compromised the personal data of over 6.6 million individuals.
In our seventh episode of Privacy Unpacked, Matthew Buckwell (Senior Associate, UK) and Laura Goold (Associate, UK) examine what went wrong, the key lessons for organisations, and what this tells us about the ICO's approach to cybersecurity enforcement.
Tune in now for key insights to stay ahead of the curve!
