Data Protection & Privacy
Explore articles written by experienced solicitors, grounded in real case experience, designed to help you understand your rights, so you know where you stand and can make informed decisions about your future.
Aug 5, 2020
Deletion of Absolute & Conditional Discharges
What can you do about an absolute discharge once you receive one, and what are the implications of an absolute discharge and also a conditional discharge? Is it possible to have an absolute or a conditional discharge deleted from the PNC or is it only possible to appeal an absolute or conditional discharge?
Read MoreJun 28, 2020
What is the meaning of processing of personal data?
Processing therefore is an extremely broad concept and covers pretty much anything that can be done to personal data
Read MoreMay 7, 2020
What is a relevant filing system?
Data protection regulation does not just apply to electronically processes personal data, but is applies in certain circumstances to paper based, manual, filing systems – previously know as “relevant filing systems” under the Data Protection Act 1998.
Read MoreApr 26, 2020
What is the GDPR?
You would be forgiven for thinking that data protection regulation only started in 2018 with the introduction of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Read MoreOct 26, 2019
What is the difference between Anonymisation and Pseudonymisation?
Data protection regulation does not just apply to electronically processes personal data, but is applies in certain circumstances to paper based, manual, filing systems – previously know as “relevant filing systems” under the Data Protection Act 1998.
Read MoreOct 25, 2019
What is a Data Controller?
Knowing whether you are a data controller, joint controller or processor is important as each role has different obligations.
Read MoreSep 26, 2019
What is a data subject?
Knowing whether you are a data controller, joint controller or processor is important as each role has different obligations.
Read MoreSep 12, 2019
What is a Lead Supervisory Authority?
A Lead Supervisory Authority (LSA) is essentially the authority that has the lead responsibility for dealing with regulatory matters where there is a cross-border data processing issue, such as a complaint or data breach.
Read MoreAug 12, 2019
What are the types of Cyber security?
Cybersecurity relates to the protection of computers and computer systems from prohibited access and damage. Cybersecurity covers the protection of all digital devices including PCs, mobile devices, servers, and any and all other IT related devices.
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