GDPR

The UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets out key principles, rights and obligations when processing personal data. It sits alongside the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and incorporates the EU GDPR. Explore practical guidance, learning and resources designed to help you and your organisation understand your obligations.

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GDPR and protecting your firm from a data breach

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Data privacy and data security compliance essentials: the three Ps

James Lane and Gareth Venables from Stericycle share their best practice guidance for data security compliance.

04 Nov 2024

Call for evidence response: the lawful basis for web scraping to train generative AI…

We have responded to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) call for evidence for its consultation into web scraping as part of their consultation series on generative AI and data protection.

18 Mar 2024

How to safeguard sensitive information

Our strategic partner Shred-it reveals how to avoid the risks of client or commercial information being stored or disposed of incorrectly.

16 Feb 2024

How in-house lawyers can (and should) use AI and ChatGPT

In-house teams need to get on board with generative AI: that's the message from Lizzy Lim, legal counsel at Trustpilot. She shares how ChatGPT and other forms of AI can enhance productivity of in-house departments, and what risks legal professionals should be aware of.

02 Nov 2023

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