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UK to Opt in to European Data Protection Law - What Does it Mean for You?

Tuesday, 08 November 2016

The UK will implement the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Government has confirmed.


Articles & Blogs Data Protection Information Law Public Sector

3 Top Tips to Stay Ahead of Key Data Protection Trends

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

It has been a busy year for anyone looking to stay on top of data protection and privacy law. What are the key risks and developments that public authorities should be keeping in mind going forward?


News Data Protection Information Law

Is Your Company at Risk of a Cyber-Attack?

Thursday, 18 May 2017

WannaCry, the massive ransomware campaign that hit a number of organisations around the world last Friday has highlighted the increased cyber risks and data protection challenges that businesses are facing.

Is Your Company at Risk of a Cyber-Attack?

Articles & Blogs Corporate Data Protection Information Law

EU Announces Solution to Crisis over Data Export to US with Privacy Shield Decision

Monday, 01 August 2016

The European Commission has adopted a decision that will see personal data able to be exported to the US safely in accordance with EU data protection laws.


Articles & Blogs Data Protection Healthcare Information Law

NHS Trust Fined £185,000 by ICO for Inadvertently Publishing the Sensitive Personal Data of its Employees

Tuesday, 21 June 2016

The Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust publishes its equality and diversity metrics annually on its website.

NHS Trust Fined £185,000 by ICO for Inadvertently Publishing the Sensitive Personal Data of its Employees

Articles & Blogs Data Protection Healthcare Information Law Pharma & Life Sciences

£180,000 Fine for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital After Patient Data Revealed

Tuesday, 07 June 2016

The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been fined £180,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

£180,000 Fine for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital After Patient Data Revealed

Articles & Blogs Data Protection Information Law

"Alexa, Delete Everything I've Said"

Friday, 09 October 2020

Amazon announces options to empower privacy at home; meanwhile there's an increase in surveillance software in the workplace.


Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Data Protection Information Law

Cyber Security in the Education Sector

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has recently issued an alert to the education sector regarding the increase in targeted cyber-attacks.

Cyber Security in the Education Sector

Articles & Blogs Data Protection Information Law

Google Audio-Snooping Tool Installed on Chrome Browsers without Permission

Friday, 15 April 2016

Privacy and open source advocates have raised concerns after discovering that the automatic installation of Google Chrome, comes with an added capability that allows remote technicians to listen in on conversations held near computers.


Articles & Blogs Data Protection Information Law

How to Safely Monitor Staff While Working Remotely

Friday, 09 October 2020

Navigating data protection compliance often requires balancing the rights and wishes of individuals against the wider benefits of using and sharing personal data. The use of personal data in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19) is a case point.

How to Safely Monitor Staff While Working Remotely

Articles & Blogs Data Protection Information Law

The EU-US Privacy Shield Is Gone - What Now?

Friday, 09 October 2020

Over the summer the European Court dealt a major blow to organisations that transfer personal data to the US with the striking down of the EU-US Privacy Shield. But what does this mean for UK companies exporting personal data to the US and beyond?

The EU-US Privacy Shield Is Gone - What Now?

Articles & Blogs Data Protection Information Law

Welcome to the First Edition of Our Information Law Brief

Monday, 27 January 2020

To celebrate World Data Privacy Day, we're launching our Information Law Brief, containing updates and insights into the latest developments in information and privacy law.

Welcome to the First Edition of Our Information Law Brief