Blog Post Blog Post Digital Reform Bill. Changes delayed, and more proposed. 7 October 2022 Morgan O'Neill Data Protection & GDPR As part of our ongoing commitment to our followers and clients, Thorntons is dedicated to providing bespoke advice on current…
Blog Post Blog Post Data Protection and Digital Information Bill 22 August 2022 Loretta Maxfield Data Protection & GDPR The UK Government introduced to Parliament the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill on 18 July 2022. The Bill is the UK’s first…
Blog Post Blog Post Market Research vs Direct Marketing – Understanding the regulations and your organisations responsibilities. 29 July 2022 Data Protection & GDPR Market research is a useful method used by organisations to collect information from individuals about their needs and preferences.…
Blog Post Blog Post Overview of the Government’s response to ‘Data: a new direction’ consultation 23 June 2022 Data Protection & GDPR The long anticipated response to the ‘Data: a new direction’ consultation which was launched on the 10th September 2021 is finally here.…
Webinar Webinar Data Protection | The China Personal Information Protection Law 21 June 2022 Loretta Maxfield Data Protection & GDPR The data protection legislative landscape continues to evolve, with other countries adopting robust data protection laws. China's Personal…
Blog Post Blog Post Children’s personal data – what are your responsibilities? 1 June 2022 Data Protection & GDPR Organisations must pay particular attention when it comes to the collection and processing of children’s personal data. Children possess…
Blog Post Blog Post Biometrics in the workplace 20 April 2022 Loretta Maxfield Data Protection & GDPR The use of technology that collects biometric data in the workplace is becoming increasingly common. Biometric data is personal data…
Blog Post Blog Post Data Analytics: Are these tech solutions right for your organisation? 31 March 2022 Data Protection & GDPR There is a growing trend for organisations to invest in technology that incorporates data analytics. Data analytics is a useful tool which…
Blog Post Blog Post The UK’s new approach to international data transfers 3 March 2022 Morgan O'Neill Data Protection & GDPR Since the UK left the EU, there has been a lot of speculation about how the UK will regulate restricted transfers of personal data between…
Webinar Webinar Data Protection | Transferring personal data outside the UK - the new UK approach 25 February 2022 Loretta Maxfield Data Protection & GDPR When transferring personal data outside the UK to a country that does not provide adequate protection, the UK organisation must put in…
Webinar Webinar Data Protection | Marketing Practices 27 January 2022 Morgan O'Neill Data Protection & GDPR In the world of marketing, personal data is at the centre of everything. For marketing professionals, the Privacy and Electronic…
Press Release Press Release Thorntons Solicitor Gains Data Protection Certification 14 January 2022 Data Protection & GDPR, Firm News A partner at leading Scottish law firm, Thorntons, has been named a Certified Specialist in Data Protection by the Law Society of Scotland…
Webinar Webinar Data Protection | Round up of the year and what to expect in 2022 7 December 2021 Loretta Maxfield Data Protection & GDPR Data Protection Partner Loretta Maxfield hosted this short webinar to discuss the key data protection matters of 2021, including…
Webinar Webinar Data Protection Webinar | Collecting Criminal Data 16 November 2021 Morgan O'Neill Data Protection & GDPR, Employment The UK GDPR gives extra protection to ‘personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences or related security measures’. This…
Webinar Webinar Data Protection webinar | Using CCTV lawfully and in accordance with data protection law 26 October 2021 Morgan O'Neill Data Protection & GDPR Many elements of privacy need to be considered before using CCTV surveillance. CCTV footage is subject to the GDPR, it applies to any…
Blog Post Blog Post UK Government’s Consultation – Data: A New Direction 20 October 2021 Morgan O'Neill Data Protection & GDPR Public Consultation The Department of Culture, Media and Sport are conducting a consultation on reform of the UK’s data protection regime…
Webinar Webinar Data Protection | Transfer Impact Assessments 29 September 2021 Morgan O'Neill Data Protection & GDPR One of the single biggest challenges facing organisations that process personal data in 2021, is ensuring compliant restricted transfers of…
Blog Post Blog Post Managing Curricula Vitae (CVs) in Compliance with Data Protection Rules 3 September 2021 Loretta Maxfield Data Protection & GDPR, Employment CVs inherently contain personal data including sensitive personal data, and strict adherence to data protection requirements is required…
Press Release Press Release Industry accreditation for Thorntons’ Director 21 July 2021 Firm News, Data Protection & GDPR The Director of Data Protection Services at full service law firm Thorntons has recently passed her Certified Information Privacy…
Blog Post Blog Post Personal data transfers. New SCCs for the EU and the UK receives long awaited adequacy decision 2 July 2021 Data Protection & GDPR On the 4 of June 2021 the European Commission adopted two new sets of standard contractual clauses: one optional set for use between…
Blog Post Blog Post Keeping it Professional 1 July 2021 Loretta Maxfield Data Protection & GDPR Data Protection Legislation dictates that an individual shall have the right to obtain, from a data controller, access to all personal…