GDPR is here.
After a great deal of preparation, today on 25 May 2018, the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force across the…
Intellectual Property
Fees due by Data Controllers under the General Data Protection Regulation
Under the Data Protection Act 1998, all data controllers are required to register with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and…
GDPR, marketing and the problem with consent
Regardless of Brexit, the UK government has confirmed that UK law will continue to mirror EU law in this area therefore GDPR is, and will…
The importance of getting paid on time
The collapse of Carillion will have significant effects throughout the UK construction and outsourcing sectors.
Estimates suggest that £1…
Barr's confident in Irn Bru brand as new recipe goes into production
Some Irn Bru drinkers are wondering if 2018 really is getting off to the best of starts.
Barr’s decision to change the recipe of Irn Bru…
Trump cries Wolff… or at least tries to sue him.
Can your personal opinion ever be classed as defamation of another individual?
Over the past week, the media spotlight has been firmly…
The End of the Line for Payment Surcharges
To the surprise of many, the Government announced last week that, from 13 January 2018, charging add-on or ‘surcharge’ amounts to customers…
Time running out before new data protection legislation comes into force
Thorntons ensures organisations are informed at free seminar in Dundee
Businesses and public sector organisations have been warned that…
The Damned United?
How brand management can go wrong!
As lawyers, we are service providers to our clients like lots of other businesses. Like all law…
Taking the Security of Data Seriously
Last month saw the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) take enforcement action against two separate parties who failed to meet their…
The Danger of Cyber Crime on Celebrity Reputation
David Beckham is the latest individual to have his emails hacked, highlighting the risk of being hacked exists for celebrities every bit as…
Brexit Update: Supreme Court Decision Announced.
Today’s decision in the Supreme Court is a key moment in the process of Britain leaving the EU.
The implications of the case will take time…
General Data Protection Regulation - What does it mean for public authorities and public bodies?
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) is set to significantly revamp current data protection laws; due to take effect in all…
Drone use and Privacy Accountability not Restriction
Drones are being used more and more for commercial and hobby use. Whether they are used in areas such as crime prevention, fire detection…
Brexit: Court rules Parliamentary approval is required to serve Article 50
Liam McMonagle, a partner at Thorntons, commented on the judgement around the serving of the Article 50 notice by the UK Government:…
Will Bake Off Go Stale?
Brexit, Syria, Donald Trump and the end of Brangelina have all been fighting for airtime on the news in recent weeks. But for many of us…
Corbyn on CCTV: when and how can CCTV be used?
The Information Commissioners Office announced last week they would be making enquiries into an incident involving Virgin Trains and the…
Big Changes for Big Data
Data protection in the UK is currently regulated by the Data Protection Act 1998 which pre-dates the advent of Facebook, Twitter, and the…
Do your contracts and policies cover you for disruption?
As someone who lives in Fife and spends a lot of time working in Edinburgh, life has got a bit tricky lately with the sudden closure of the…
Companies must step up to the challenge of protecting customer data from hackers
The consequences of a security breach to organisations can be immense.
Did you mark "Back to the Future Day"? It wasn't just self-tying…
Don't be a Nuisance
With effect from the 6 April 2015, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) will no longer require to prove “substantial damage or…