On 21 March 2022 the International Data Transfer Agreement (“IDTA”) and the international data transfer addendum to the European Commission’s standard contractual clauses for international data transfers (the “Addendum”) came into force. The Information…
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On 17 June 2022 the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (“DCMS”) issued a press release announcing the new data laws that would take effect as a result of the planned Data Reform…
June is international Pride month, which began with the Stonewall Uprising 50 years ago, and is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. Yet despite 50 years of progress, many LGBTQ+ members still face…
Under the Data Protection Act 2018 employees have the right to obtain their personal data that is being processed by their employer. Making this request is known as a data subject access request (“DSAR”)….
Today new legislation and regulatory guidance has come into force enabling employers to digitally verify the identities of British and Irish citizens with valid passports for the purpose of ‘Right to Work’ checks. By…
Court of Appeal provides clarification on ‘worker’ status The case of Nursing and Midwifery Council v Somerville involving a dispute over the minimum work requirements for the employment status of a ‘worker’ has recently…
The recent employment tribunal between Sylvia Joy Williams v Lyons Holiday Park Limited serves as a reminder to employers of the importance in getting the reasons for dismissal correct, and to act reasonably when…