Overview of the Government’s response to ‘Data: a new direction’ consultation
The long anticipated response to the ‘Data: a new direction’ consultation which was launched on the 10th September 2021 is finally here.…
Data Protection & GDPR
Data Protection & GDPR
Data Protection | The China Personal Information Protection Law
The data protection legislative landscape continues to evolve, with other countries adopting robust data protection laws. China's Personal…
Children’s personal data – what are your responsibilities?
Organisations must pay particular attention when it comes to the collection and processing of children’s personal data. Children possess…
Biometrics in the workplace
The use of technology that collects biometric data in the workplace is becoming increasingly common. Biometric data is personal data…
Data Analytics: Are these tech solutions right for your organisation?
There is a growing trend for organisations to invest in technology that incorporates data analytics. Data analytics is a useful tool which…
The UK’s new approach to international data transfers
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…
Data Protection | Transferring personal data outside the UK - the new UK approach
When transferring personal data outside the UK to a country that does not provide adequate protection, the UK organisation must put in…
Data Protection | Marketing Practices
In the world of marketing, personal data is at the centre of everything. For marketing professionals, the Privacy and Electronic…
Thorntons Solicitor Gains Data Protection Certification
A partner at leading Scottish law firm, Thorntons, has been named a Certified Specialist in Data Protection by the Law Society of Scotland…
Data Protection | Round up of the year and what to expect in 2022
Data Protection Partner Loretta Maxfield hosted this short webinar to discuss the key data protection matters of 2021, including…
Data Protection Webinar | Collecting Criminal Data
The UK GDPR gives extra protection to ‘personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences or related security measures’. This…
Data Protection webinar | Using CCTV lawfully and in accordance with data protection law
Many elements of privacy need to be considered before using CCTV surveillance. CCTV footage is subject to the GDPR, it applies to any…
UK Government’s Consultation – Data: A New Direction
Public Consultation
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport are conducting a consultation on reform of the UK’s data protection regime…
Data Protection | Transfer Impact Assessments
One of the single biggest challenges facing organisations that process personal data in 2021, is ensuring compliant restricted transfers of…
Managing Curricula Vitae (CVs) in Compliance with Data Protection Rules
CVs inherently contain personal data including sensitive personal data, and strict adherence to data protection requirements is required…
Industry accreditation for Thorntons’ Director
The Director of Data Protection Services at full service law firm Thorntons has recently passed her Certified Information Privacy…
Personal data transfers. New SCCs for the EU and the UK receives long awaited adequacy decision
On the 4 of June 2021 the European Commission adopted two new sets of standard contractual clauses: one optional set for use between…
Keeping it Professional
Data Protection Legislation dictates that an individual shall have the right to obtain, from a data controller, access to all personal…
Data Protection | EU Standard Contractual Clauses
In June 2021, the European Commission released the final impending decision on standard contractual clauses (SCC’s) for the transfer of…
NHS England Data Sharing
NHS Digital, England’s healthcare IT service, are hoping to amass the records of millions of English GP patients to improve patient care –…
Employment Law | Disciplinary and Grievance Investigations
Do you know how the GDPR applies to disciplinary and grievance investigations?
Disciplinary and grievance procedures inevitably involve…