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ArticleEmployment Law Newsletter: Summer 2023MacRoberts' Employment Law Newsletter is a horizon-scanning type of publication to keep you both informed and ahead of the curve in relation to the latest developments in employment law.United KingdomEmployment and HRMacRoberts
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ArticleFines Under the GDPR – Lessons From ItalyOn the 10th March 2017, the Italian Data Protection Authority – The Garante – fined five companies in excess of 11 million euros for unlawful processing of personal data. United KingdomPrivacyMacRoberts
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ArticleCyber Security Workshop For Business LeadersAs the leader of your business, if your organisation's computer, web or communications systems become compromised, then you are responsible and can be left to face the consequences, ranging from the loss of data leads, to the loss of trust in your business.United KingdomPrivacyMacRoberts
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