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Data Protection in 2021 - 5 Trends We're Expecting This Year

Friday, 08 January 2021

A new year often comes with new developments to track and fresh challenges for individuals and organisations to overcome. What can we expect from the next 12 months?

Data Protection in 2021 - 5 Trends We're Expecting This Year

Brexit and Data Protection - What Do UK Organisations Need to Do Now?

Friday, 08 January 2021

One of the biggest mysteries (for data protection lawyers at least), was what would happen to personal data transfers from the EEA to the UK after we leave the EU.

Brexit and Data Protection - What Do UK Organisations Need to Do Now?

European Commission Publishes Draft Model Clauses for Controller / Processor Contracts

Wednesday, 16 December 2020

The European Commission has published draft standard contractual clauses for inclusion in contracts between controllers and processors.

European Commission Publishes Draft Model Clauses for Controller / Processor Contracts

Direct Marketing Policies & Client Relationship Databases in Recruitment

Thursday, 05 November 2020

Direct marketing is crucial - keeping in touch with those on your database and making sure you have contacted any potential leads. It's likely that your database will need a refresh to take account of changes to people's circumstances.

Direct Marketing Policies & Client Relationship Databases in Recruitment

Updated Guidance on Dealing with the Right of Access to Personal Data

Friday, 30 October 2020

In response to a consultation process, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has updated its guidance on the right of access under the General Data Protection Regulation ((EU) 2016/679) (GDPR).

Updated Guidance on Dealing with the Right of Access to Personal Data

Getting 'Match Fit' - Privacy Policies for Recruitment Businesses

Monday, 26 October 2020

The third part of our recruitment legal review 'how to' guide focusses on privacy policies. These key documents are part of your compliance with the GDPR. They are the documents that tell data subjects how your business processes personal data.

Getting 'Match Fit' - Privacy Policies for Recruitment Businesses

Coronavirus Test and Trace FAQs for Hospitality Businesses

Wednesday, 19 August 2020

As part of the re-opening strategy, the Government asked businesses to support the NHS Test and Trace effort. We answer your critical questions on how the GDPR affects your outdoor hospitality business during this coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Coronavirus Data Protection FAQs for Hospitality Businesses

EU-US Privacy Shield and Schrems II - What Now for International Data Transfers?

Wednesday, 12 August 2020

Last month, the European Court of Justice dealt a major blow to organisations that transfer personal data to the US with the striking down of the EU-US Privacy Shield. What's next for UK companies who are exporting personal data to the US and beyond?

EU-US Privacy Shield and Schrems II - What Now for International Data Transfers?

Data Protection Considerations for Re-Opening Hospitality Businesses

Friday, 26 June 2020

The Government has issued guidance to restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaways following the announcement that they can re-open from 4 July.

No Data Protection Impact Assessment Conducted on Coronavirus Test and Trace

Coronavirus Recovery - Key Data Protection Steps For Organisations

Monday, 22 June 2020

As lockdown restrictions start to ease and businesses begin to reopen, the ICO has set out some key steps organisations need to take around the use of personal information when returning to work.

No Data Protection Impact Assessment Conducted on Coronavirus Test and Trace

Thursday, 11 June 2020

The Open Rights Group (ORG) has filed a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office about the NHS test and trace service. The complaint relates to the fact that a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) has not been carried out.

What Are the Data Security Issues With Surveillance Camera Systems?

Friday, 22 May 2020

Public authorities control personal data through a wide variety of systems and are therefore always at risk of data security issues arising.

What Are the Data Security Issues With Surveillance Camera Systems?

Liability For Misuse of Private Information

Friday, 22 May 2020

Last month the High Court held that a school was liable to a pupil and her parent for misuse of private information, breaches of the Data Protection Act 1998 and Human Rights Act 1998.

Liability For Misuse of Private Information

The General Data Protection Regulation - A Two-Year Retrospective

Friday, 22 May 2020

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is celebrating its second birthday this week. Here we take a look at how things stand two years in and what the future may hold for data protection law in the UK.

The General Data Protection Regulation - A Two-Year Retrospective

Freedom of Information Requests During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Friday, 22 May 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic means areas such as information requests are likely to be low-priority for public authorities.

Freedom of Information Requests During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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