Reforms to the Consumer Credit Act: What Does This Mean for Consumers?
The UK government has made a commitment to reforming the Consumer Credit Act (CCA). The CCA governs the laws around consumer credit or hire and lending by companies. The aim…
Cold Calls to Be Banned on All Financial Products: Too Little Too Late?
Plans are in place to introduce new legislation banning cold calls on all financial products in a bid to protect consumers from fraudsters. There is already a ban on cold calls from…
The ICO Imposes a £12.7 Million Fine on TikTok for the Misuse of Child Data
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) found that TikTok did not do enough to stop over 1 million UK children under 13 using the app in 2020. As a consequence, children’s…
Landmark GDPR Compensation Ruling
A recent European Court of Justice ruling found that just because a person’s data protection rights have been breached, it doesn’t mean that they can automatically claim compensation for the…
Angel -v- Black Horse Ltd: Another Blow for Access to Justice
The recent March 2023 case of Angel v Black Horse Limited demonstrated another blow for access to justice for claimants. The issue being argued in this case was whether the…
Should I Be Worried About a Data Leak?
It is understandable to be concerned about the safety of your dataif you have received a notification from a company saying there has been a databreach or cyber attack. A…
5 Red Flags to Look for When Being Sold Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPP)
A Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is a personal pension scheme that gives people flexibility in making investment decisions, helping them build a pot of money over a period of time for their…
Genesis Marketplace: Notorious Marketplace for Hackers Taken Down By Law Enforcement
A popular online marketplace that was notorious for selling people's stolen data has been shut down and had its infrastructure seized by an F.B.I –led operation involving the Dutch National…
Matt Raines promoted to Associate
Johnson Law Group is delighted to share Matt Raines has been promoted to Associate. Opening its first UK office in February 2020, for the last 30 years Johnson Law Group…
What Are the Basic Rights of Consumers in the UK?
In the UK, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 is the main legislation that helps to protect people from being mis-sold something they buy. Being mis-sold something could include things like…
