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Employees put at risk of redundancy often harvest personal data from their employer’s IT systems. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has just prosecuted one for doing this. So what must you
do in light of this case?
Published 26.06.2013
The Information Commissioner’s Office has prosecuted an employee who unlawfully removed the personal data of 100 clients. The facts of the case highlight a common misconception, what is it?
Published 22.10.2014
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is investigating the London Clinic following claims that its staff attempted to access the Princess of Wales’ medical records. What are the legal issues
here?
Published 08.04.2024
In May 2018 the Data Protection Act 1998 will be replaced by the General Data Protection Regulation. On the back of this important change, many “GDPR specialists” are touting their services. Must you
hire one?
Published 20.09.2017
During a recruitment exercise you’ll probably gather personal data from a variety of sources, e.g. application forms, CVs and interview notes. How long should you retain this information for and what
else must you always do?
Published 15.05.2023
A recent survey claims to have found that only 19% of employers know the Data Protection Act 1998 applies during the recruitment process. So what could happen to those who aren’t getting this area
right?
Published 01.12.2009
Staff who have access to your clients’ personal data may be tempted to sell or pass it onto a competitor. However, as one employee has just found out, this amounts to a criminal offence. What should
all employees know?
Published 21.12.2016
Each employer is legally obliged to keep a clear personnel record on everyone it employs. But for how long must these details be retained and do you always have to keep them as paper files?
Published 21.09.2011
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