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Mr Quentin Archer

Quentin Archer

Partner, Hogan Lovells International LLP

After qualifying Quentin specialised in technical disputes (building, engineering and technology transfer). In 1984 he joined Acorn Computer Group Plc as a legal adviser on all aspects of the business, but concentrating on distribution, technical litigation and intellectual property. In 1985 he rejoined Lovells and concentrated thereafter on computer-related work, becoming a partner in 1987. He is head of the firm's Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice area.
He has advised on outsourcing transactions, many large system development contracts and numerous other agreements involving service provision, software licensing, hardware sale, telecommunications, maintenance and leasing. Much of his work has included specialist advice in fields such as data protection, e-commerce and secure electronic trading.
He has also been involved on many contractual disputes in the IT field as well as cases involving copyright infringement, breach of confidence, anti-trust claims and passing off.

Quentin is a guest speaker for these webinars

New developments in data protection - revisions to the EC Directive

Originally broadcast on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 12:30

Technological developments and globalisation have created new challenges for data protection. The European Commission is currently revising the Data Protection Directive to ensure that it remains fit for purpose in the new environment. It is expect that it will introduce the accountability principle, which will require data controllers to put in place appropriate measures to ensure that the principles of the Directive are complied with and to demonstrate these to the supervisory authorities upon request. Our expert speakers will examine the proposals and discuss their practical implications.

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Privacy on the web

Originally broadcast on Friday, April 8, 2011 - 12:30

This webinar covers:

General good practice and legal requirements

• Transparency –  how to collect personal data via websites.  How clear must website operators be in their privacy notices?  What does the ICO’s new online code of practice say?
• Applicable law and jurisdiction – which law applies to a website and how should website operators address compliance in many jurisdictions?
• Security – what is the legal risk of responsibility for website data breaches?

Cookies, other devices and social media

• Use of cookies and other devices – what does the ICO say on good practice?
• Choice – what options must be given on marketing and cookies?
• Social media – what good privacy practices should be adopted by users and businesses?

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