All In A Day's Work: Data Protection In The Workplace (Podcast)

The UK Court of Appeal has clarified the test for valid consent under GDPR, ruling that an objective approach should be taken rather than examining an individual's subjective state of mind. This decision has significant implications for how data controllers assess consent from vulnerable individuals, particularly in sectors like online gambling where addiction concerns arise.

What happens when a disgruntled employee from a notorious brokerage firm decides to exercise their data protection rights? This podcast episode examines the intersection of privacy law and corporate misconduct through the lens of one of cinema's most infamous financial scandals, exploring how a simple data subject access request could have exposed a web of illegal activity.

How do the futuristic vehicles in films like I, Robot and Minority Report reflect real-world privacy challenges we face today with connected cars? This podcast episode examines the intersection of science fiction and data protection, exploring how our vehicles collect and share information that could affect everything from insurance rates to targeted advertising.

Explore comprehensive legal insights and expert commentary across diverse practice areas and industries. Access thought leadership through written articles and podcast discussions that address current legal developments and emerging trends.

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has opened a public consultation on draft guidance addressing anonymisation and pseudonymisation techniques for processing personal data in research, archiving, and statistical contexts. The guidance explores critical distinctions between anonymous and pseudonymous data, outlines required safeguards under UK GDPR, and examines emerging technologies including synthetic data and privacy-enhancing tools.

The Information Commissioner's Office has launched a consultation on draft guidance addressing anonymisation and pseudonymisation for research, archiving and statistical purposes. This guidance provides critical insight into how organisations should apply data minimisation principles in modern research practices, including AI development, trusted research environments, and synthetic data generation.

In part one of this series, Divorce and Family partner Jenny Bowden and Personal Injury associate James Philpott considered the division of assets...

In this recent Glasgow Sheriff Court decision of Joanna Cox v Optimax Clinics Limited & Others [2026] SC GLA 43, the court considered whether a claim for damages following LASIK...

Regulatory fines from UK and Spanish data protection authorities reveal divergent approaches to penalising the same 2023 cyber incident at genetic research company 23andMe.

Keystone Law explores the evolving landscape of data protection rights, focusing on new complaint mechanisms that businesses must understand and implement.

According to the latest figures from the Insolvency Service published this week, construction firms accounted for 17% of all insolvencies in England...

The construction industry is uniquely susceptible to market fluctuations, project delays, and changes in client demand.

In Ayad v WL Retail Ltd, the Claimant, a cheesecake café worker, successfully brought claims against her former employer after she was dismissed following complaints...

Section 172 (1) Companies Act (CA) is one of the key provisions under UK Corporate Governance.

In this episode Alex and Alice are discussing the Employment Rights Bill and its impact on the Leisure and Hospitality sector.

When a relationship breaks down, one of the first practical questions many people ask is whether they can leave the family home (or whether they can require their spouse to leave).

A human tragedy that caught my eye in the press was the death of Mike Lynch last year aboard his yacht.

A recent decision of the Employment Tribunal highlights that employers must understand and consider whether an employee's conduct may be a manifestation of their disability before acting.

Embarking on a legal career is an exciting journey, but the path to qualification can feel overwhelming and complex—especially when it comes to securing a training contract.

The end of summer often brings reflection. For some couples, the holidays have highlighted long-standing issues, and the decision to separate has become clear.