In May we provided an update on the Isle of Man's implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (GDPR).

The CJEU ruled on 6 October 2015 that organisations cannot rely on the European Commission approved Safe Harbor scheme when transferring personal data from the EU to the US.

The Isle of Man is consulting on proposals to introduce a ‘legitimate interest’ access route to beneficial ownership information. The move is intended to enhance transparency and align the Island’s framework with evolving international anti-money laundering standards while maintaining safeguards for privacy and personal safety.

Whether we want information on a prominent business person, a local restaurant, a famous actor or a new vacuum cleaner, we generally "google it".

Employees should take care when bringing private matters into the workplace. Depending on the circumstances, it may not be reasonable to expect privacy. - See more at: http://www.dq.im/news/a-right-to-privacy-at-work#sthash.uFrMb1Cb.dpuf

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published (March 2020) a guidance document on Digital Identity. At a time when many organisations are considering how best to comply with...

The Isle of Man High Court has confirmed that it will in appropriate cases make orders protecting the privacy of settlors, beneficiaries and trust affairs.

On 26 May 2011 the UK implemented an amendment to the EU's Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive under The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2011.

In today’s knowledge economy, it has been estimated that over 80% of any company’s value lies in its intangible assets, namely its Intellectual Property and its Intellectual Assets.