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Business Development: Playing The Right Card
Leor Franks
10 July 2018
Some welcomed guidance for data controllers: Court of Appeal confirms the correct test to be applied when considering a SAR concerning mixed data
Mixed data cases present a particular challenge for data controllers and, as Adam Chapman noted in his previous commentary of this case in the High Court, “in ‘three way’ cases such as these, the data controller is likely to be challenged irrespective of the decision they take”.
15 June 2018
GDPR: The significance of the new principle of accountability
The GDPR has introduced a new accountability principle: the data controller “shall be responsible for, and be able to demonstrate compliance, with” each of the six principles of the GDPR. For a principle summarised in 10 words, there is a significant amount of work required by organisations to ensure accountability. And there may be significant consequences if this work is not undertaken.
17 May 2018
Mental Health Awareness Week - how employers can help #endthestigma
Each year, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) produces a report on health and well-being in the UK. This year, having surveyed over 1,000 HR professionals, the CIPD study (in partnership with Simplyhealth) revealed some notable areas of concern.
10 May 2018
How to write a reference – Hincks v Sense Network Ltd
The High Court has dismissed a claim brought by a former employee for negligent misstatement, following receipt of a negative reference provided by his employer. This case serves as a useful reminder for employers about the detail which can be included within a reference and the risks associated with expressing opinions, as well as the competing duties which a reference writer owes to the departing employee and to any prospective employer.
24 April 2018
Transforming culture in financial services – keeping up with the debate
Last month, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a discussion paper, the purpose of which was to collate views from industry leaders, academics and practitioners to encourage debate on how best to bring about a sustainable cultural shift in the financial services sector. The paper forms part of a wider discussion on culture in financial services, of which other key players like the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) (Report: Corporate Culture and the Role of Boards) and the Banking Standards Board (BSB) (Statement of Principles for Strengthening Professionalism; 2018 Annual Review) are a part.