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Loss of control–data privacy claims

2022-01-19T14:55:00+00:00By Robert Bond

Robert Bond considers some recent decisions in data breach claims citing the loss of control of personal information.

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Taking mobile risks

2021-06-23T09:54:00+01:00

With remote/hybrid working becoming the norm, Rebecca Atkinson, Director of Risk at Howard Kennedy, outlines the risks when staff are using mobile apps in client communications.

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Data protection - 8 things to do before the transition period ends

2020-11-17T11:37:00+00:00By Anna Drozd and Emilio Miranda-Graham

With the UK leaving the EU and the end of the transition period looming, Anna Drozd and Emilio Miranda-Graham from our policy teams outline how to get ready for data protection changes in 2021.

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Data protection and Brexit: What’s next?

2019-02-04T11:58:00+00:00

Tim Hill looks at what happens with data protection should there be a no-deal Brexit.

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GDPR – the first 100 days

2018-09-19T10:20:00+01:00By Neil Partridge

Neil Partridge considers the practical application of data protection in legal practice.

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GDPR and your employees

2018-07-26T10:31:00+01:00

Pearl Moses looks at GDPR from an employer’s perspective.

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GDPR - auditing and mapping your data

2018-05-24T08:35:00+01:00

Pearl Moses looks at conducting an audit to map out all the data your firm holds.

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Data subject access requests - your questions answered

2018-04-30T13:13:00+01:00By Pearl Moses

Pearl Moses looks at the requirement of data subject access requests and how to manage them.

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GDPR - do you need a data protection officer?

2018-04-27T13:27:00+01:00

Andrew McWhir looks at whether your firm will need to appoint a data protection officer.

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FAQs on the GDPR

2018-04-25T13:12:00+01:00

We answer some frequently asked questions on the upcoming GDPR

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Getting to know the GDPR - data breaches

2017-12-11T11:09:00+00:00By Anna Drozd and Arfah Chaudry

Anna Drozd and Arfah Chaudry look at the key changes for solicitors introduced by the GDPR.

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