Protecting sensitive data is paramount. Legal practitioners must stay ahead of evolving regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate risks associated with data breaches. This guidance provides the latest best practices, statutory updates, and actionable insights, equipping you with the tools to navigate the demanding landscape of data protection compliance effectively.
Corporate Crime analysis: The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has published its strategy for 2026–2029, setting out the key policy...
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched a consultation on proposals to strengthen its continuing competence regime. The proposed...
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed that its ongoing investigation into PM Law Ltd concerns suspected fraud involving the...
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) have published guidance for businesses on...
Can I charge a fee for dealing with a data subject access request?The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides for enhanced rights for data...
How to plan and conduct an internal investigationAn internal investigation is a legal process undertaken by an organisation (with or without outside...
Can a limited company make a subject access request? Can a director of a limited company ask for recordings of calls with us? If yes, what personal...
Anti-bribery and corruption—post-training assessment answersQuestionCorrect answer1. How many new offences does the Bribery Act 2010 create? (b)...
Can I charge a fee for dealing with a data subject access request?The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides for enhanced rights for data subjects including providing rights of rectification, erasure and restriction of processing, data portability, a right to object to processing and a
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
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