GDPR
Data protection law changed significantly on 25 May 2018 with the introduction of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK Data Protection Act 2018.
Key changes under the GDPR affect almost all businesses. The rights of EU citizens to control their personal details have been enhanced and new unified obligations have been placed on those dealing with personal data. However, this is not the end of the compliance journey for organisations, and they must act now to ensure they fully comply with the new rules.
Previous data protection legislation (the Data Protection Act 1998 in the UK) was based on the Data Protection Directive of 1995 (the 1995 Directive) which set out key legal principles for dealing with personal data. For the past 15 to 20 years these principles have been adopted in national legislation throughout the EU Member States in different ways resulting in a disjointed approach to data protection in Europe. The GDPR replaced the 1995 Directive and is directly applicable in every EU Member State. This means there is now a single set of rules to avoid contradictory approaches across the EU.
Data Breach Response Team
Data breach reporting is now mandatory in many cases. If you believe your business may have suffered a personal data breach and/or something goes wrong, MacRoberts' Data Breach Response Team is on hand to guide you through the response process. For fast and effective assistance, please call our helpline on 0300 303 1019.
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GDPR Data Protection & Cyber Security Newsletter - June 2019 Our latest newsletter looks at recent developments in data protection and cyber security, including the requirement for data protection representatives post-Brexit and updated data protection legislation around the world.
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GDPR ICO continues to clamp down on bad direct marketing practices The UK ICO recently fined Bounty (UK) Limited £400,000 for the unlawful sharing of the personal data of more than 14 million people, highlighting the necessity of strict compliance with data protection laws.
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GDPR GDPR: What do employers and HR teams need to know? (Part 3) In the third instalment of our series on data protection rules and their effects on employers and HR departments, we look at on lawful processing under data protection legislation and how employers are affected by the new rules.
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GDPR GDPR: What do employers and HR teams need to know? (Part 2) The GDPR and DPA 2018 afford employees a host of new and enhanced rights, allowing them greater control over their personal data. We look at how to manage employee rights under the data protection rules.
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GDPR Data Protection & Cyber Security Newsletter - April 2019 Our latest newsletter looks at recent developments in the field of data protection and cyber security, with a focus on Brexit, privacy and social media and the California Consumer Privacy Act.
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