GDPR
How we made it possible: Helping a…
In a case led by Harrison Drury’s commercial dispute resolution team, we helped our client retrieve valuable confidential, commercial and personal data taken deliberately from the company by a former…
UK data protection regime reform: Data Protection…
On 18 July 2022, the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDI) was introduced to Parliament. The Bill, which was previously known as the Data Reform Bill, is the result…
What UK businesses need to consider before…
During everyday activities many businesses use technologies and software that involves the international transfer of employee and customer-related personal data. David Edwards, partner and head of Harrison Drury’s regulatory team,…
What does the Supreme Court judgment in…
David Edwards and Charles Mather from our Regulatory & Compliance team look at a recent Supreme Court judgment on a data protection case involving Google, and the implications for individuals…
Businesses urged to review algorithm processes that…
The ICO is urging businesses to review their algorithm processes after growing concern they may lead to bias and discrimination in employment-related decisions. David Edwards, director and head of Harrison…
E-marketing to customers during lockdown – A…
With lockdown restrictions still in place, more businesses are using digital marketing to promote their services and products. David Edwards, director and head of Harrison Drury’s regulatory team, considers the…
The importance of monitoring client data transfers…
David Edwards, director and head of Harrison Drury’s regulatory team, considers the judgment on a landmark data protection case regarding the transfer of client data between Europe and the US…
ICO penalty against British Airways a stark…
David Edwards, director and head of Harrison Drury’s regulatory team, outlines the outcome of ICO’s penalty decision against British Airways after a significant data breach and reminds businesses of their…
Protect business data when buying or selling…
Solicitor Kerry Southworth and paralegal Alice Halpin, from Harrison Drury’s corporate team have partnered with regulatory team to offer guidance on data protection during merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions. Data…
Handling employee data under new data protection…
From the 25 May 2018, The General Data Protection Regulation and what will become the new Data Protection Act 2018, will form the UK’s new data protection framework. Harrison Drury’s…
GDPR and the new Data Protection Act…
With the UK’s data protection framework set to change in 2018, David Edwards, head of Harrison Drury’s regulatory team, takes a closer look at the Data Protection Bill – soon…