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GDPR – a new era dawns

Introduction The GDPR is in force from today, 25 May 2018. Aimed at creating a regulatory regime fit for the digital age, the GDPR builds on existing data protection provisions, many of which will feel familiar. However, there are a number...

GDPR terms explained

Consent Data Controller Data Processor Data Subjects Personal Data Personal Data Breach Processing Special Categories of Personal Data Consent consent of the data subject means any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous...

Getting ready for the GDPR – Individuals’ rights

This checklist, the third in our series, sets out key questions and actions that trustees of occupational pension schemes should be addressing now to help protect and meet individuals’ rights. It may also be of use to employers and...

GDPR: countdown to 25 May 2018

Introduction On 25 May this year, new data protection requirements will come into force aimed at creating a regulatory regime fit for the digital age. Much of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will feel familiar, as the new...

Getting ready for the GDPR – Governance and contractual requirements

Introduction This checklist, the second in our series, sets out key questions and actions that trustees of occupational pension schemes should be addressing now in order to help ensure that their governance and contractual requirements...

Data Protection Bill 2017

Introduction The Data Protection Bill promised by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DDCMS) was introduced to the House of Lords on 13 September 2017. One of the main aims of the Bill is to make the UK’s data...

Getting ready for the GDPR: the data protection principles

Introduction The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will introduce significant changes to data protection requirements from 25 May 2018. Whilst the data protection principles are broadly similar to those under the Data Protection...