Data Protection Articles & Blogs

ICO Issues New Guidance Following School Reprimand - Is Your School in Compliance with Data Protection Law?

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

At the end of May 2023, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a reprimand to a school following a data breach involving a whiteboard, and the inadvertent sharing of sensitive information whilst using it.

ICO Issues New Guidance Following School Reprimand - Is Your School in Compliance with Data Protection Law?

Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection - Navigating UK GDPR Compliance

Thursday, 08 June 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI like Chat GPT, is becoming increasingly mainstream.

Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection - Navigating UK GDPR Compliance

Responding to a Subject Access Request? Don't Forget the Supplementary Information…

Friday, 27 January 2023

A subject access request (SAR) has reached the highest court in the EU and, whilst the case is not binding in the UK, it's a good reminder that requesters are entitled to more than just their personal data.

Responding to a Subject Access Request? Don't Forget the Supplementary Information…

Data Protection Concerns Surrounding Attendance Data

Monday, 24 October 2022

A Freedom of Information Act response from the data protection regulator has revealed its views about the Department for Education's daily collection of attendance data.

Data Protection Concerns Surrounding Attendance Data

Key Recent Developments in Data Protection - What Do In-house Lawyers Need to Know?

Tuesday, 07 June 2022

Data protection law has been in a state of flux for a number of years now, with the relentless pace of technological development, new ways of working, and external factors such as Brexit, all informing changes in the law and regulatory guidance.

Key Recent Developments in Data Protection - What Do In-house Lawyers Need to Know?

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How to Ensure Your Organisation is Complying with the Data Protection Act

Thursday, 12 May 2022

Watch our latest video in which our expert lawyers answer questions on vital data protection law. This time we talk about compliance, and what to do to ensure that you can meet the requirements of the law.

How to Ensure Your Organisation is Complying with the Data Protection Act

Responding to Data Protection Claims - The Turning of the Tide?

Thursday, 12 May 2022

Has the tide now turned for data protection litigation? We consider the changing position and the reasons for it - which will hopefully provide all businesses with some comfort and pause for thought when responding to claims.

Responding to Data Protection Claims - The Turning of the Tide?

Data Protection - What's New and Upcoming? May 2022 Roundup

Thursday, 12 May 2022

Over recent years the public has become more aware of data protection rights. However, a number of recent cases indicate that the courts are taking a pragmatic approach.

Data Protection - What's New and Upcoming? May 2022 Roundup

Breach Reporting - A Reminder

Thursday, 12 May 2022

We are seeing more organisations contact us because they are concerned that they have suffered a data breach. Here is a breakdown of how you can avoid a similar outcome.

How to Avoid a Fine for Data Breach - Sometimes Even Lawyers Get it Wrong

Friday, 25 March 2022

The ICO issued criminal lawyers, Tuckers Solicitors, a £98,000 fine for failing to securely process their clients' personal data against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage.

How to Avoid a Fine for Data Breach - Sometimes Even Lawyers Get it Wrong

Tempcover Ltd Fined - The Unintended Cost of Marketing

Friday, 25 March 2022

Between November 2019 and May 2020, 13 complaints were made against Tempcover for spam messages they 'did not consent to'. 12 were made via Mobile UK and one directly to the ICO.

Tempcover Ltd Fined - The Unintended Cost of Marketing

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Privacy Notices - What Your Organisation Needs to Know

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Watch our latest video in which our expert lawyers answer questions on vital data protection law. This time we talk about privacy notices and what key areas your organisation needs to be aware of.

Privacy Notices - What Your Organisation Needs to Know

Is Your Recruitment Agency Protected Against Human Error?

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Recruitment agencies must ensure that they put in place technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data.

Is Your Recruitment Agency Protected Against Human Error?

Personal Emails Sent from General Business Enquiries Account Not Private or Confidential

Friday, 11 March 2022

In the case of Brake and another v Guy and others, the Court of Appeal has found an employee's personal emails sent from a general business enquiries account could not reasonably be expected to remain private or confidential.

Personal Emails Sent from General Business Enquiries Account Not Private or Confidential

Data Protection - What's New and Upcoming?

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Over recent years the public has become more aware of data protection rights, and we have seen increased claims for damages. However, two recent cases indicate that, despite the rise in data breach claims, the courts will take a pragmatic approach.

Data Protection - What's New and Upcoming?

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