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Huge Fine Highlights Importance of Training and Cybersecurity

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) fined a construction company £4.4 million, following a cyber-attack in which the personal data of up to 113,000 employees was affected.

Huge Fine Highlights Importance of Training and Cybersecurity

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Data Protection Bounty Hunters

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

This article considers a High Court claim after patient records at the foot of a hospital bed were inappropriately accessed by a third party.

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Using Data Rights As a Weapon - What Can an Organisation Do?

Wednesday, 20 July 2022

Many organisations will have experienced that sinking feeling when a data protection request comes in hot on the heels of a dispute.

Using Data Rights As a Weapon - What Can an Organisation Do?

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We're All Going on a Cyber-Holiday

Wednesday, 20 July 2022

Holiday periods and weekends are peak times for cyber criminals to come out of the shadows and carry out ransomware attacks.

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Key Recent Developments in Data Protection

Tuesday, 19 July 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

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

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?

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?

Online Safety Bill Makes Its Journey Through to Parliament

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

The use of social media networks and video sharing platforms has exploded over the last decade, resulting in the introduction by the UK Government of the revolutionary Online Safety Bill (OSB).

Online Safety Bill Makes Its Journey Through to Parliament

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

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? February 2022 Roundup

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The Risks of Using Non-Corporate Email Accounts for Work

Tuesday, 21 December 2021

You may have seen it reported in the press that some politicians have been using private communication channels for work.

The Risks of Using Non-Corporate Email Accounts for Work

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