Lexology PRO | European Union, Global, United Kingdom | 24 Jun 2022
The UK Data Reform Bill could diverge from the EU GDPR in several ways that directly impact businesses, including risk assessments, cookies consent, and the independence of the DPO.
Lewis Silkin LLP | United Kingdom | 22 Jun 2022
Diversity monitoring has become increasingly complex as more and more types of diversity are recognised while employers have become increasingly aware of the negative impact that using inappropriate terminology can have. Employers are right to be thoughtful about the questions they ask and the language they use. But what questions should employees be asked about their individual......
Morton Fraser | United Kingdom | 29 Apr 2022
An employer's first obligation is to check that all potential employees have the right to work ("RTW") in the UK…
William Fry | Ireland | 29 Apr 2022
The Data Protection Act 2018 (Access Modification) (Health) Regulations 2022 (2022 Regulations) commenced on Tuesday, 8 March 2022. The 2022…
Serle Court | United Kingdom | 21 Apr 2022
Amazon is the owner of Ring, the company behind the video-enabled doorbells that allow house owners to see who has knocked at the door through an app…
Kemp IT Law | European Union, United Kingdom, USA | 4 Apr 2022
The ICO has launched a consultation on its draft guidance[1] (“Draft Guidance”) on the research provisions within the UK GDPR and DPA 2018 (“UK DP…
Lexology PRO | Australia, Canada, China, etc. | 1 Apr 2022
The US and EU announce a trans-Atlantic transfer mechanism, Japan tightens consent and contract requirements, and the UK IDTA takes effect – plus key requirements for exporting personal data in key jurisdictions.
Shoosmiths LLP | United Kingdom | 10 Mar 2022
We consider the first post Lloyd v Google decision considering loss of control damages under the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 and its…
Wiggin LLP | United Kingdom | 25 Feb 2022
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published consultation on draft guidance for research provisions within the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. The ICO says that data protection law contains several provisions for processing personal data for research purposes, and that the aim of the guidance is to highlight where in the legislation the......
Lexology PRO | European Union, Global, United Kingdom | 4 Feb 2022
The UK and EU align over “restricted” transfers and transfer impact assessments, but diverge on data controller audits and arbitration rights.