When an employer grew concerned that two of its employees had stolen confidential data, it applied to the High Court for permission to inspect their own PCs. As this was granted, do you now have a
new legal right?
Published 05.06.2014
Employers are repeatedly urged to take all necessary steps to protect their “confidential information”, otherwise known as “business secrets”. But what can fall into this category and how can you
protect it?
Published 17.05.2013
In a 2017 case the employee saved a document on their employer’s server which contained his personal financial information. Bearing in mind its content, was it automatically private?
Published 20.10.2017
One of your key employees has resigned and is going to work for a competitor. Trouble is, their other half also works for you and you’re worried they may pass over confidential information. What can
you do about it?
Published 28.04.2014
An employer recently asked the High Court to enforce its supposed right to confidentiality. Unfortunately, it had made three fatal errors. What were they and how can you avoid making the same
mistakes?
Published 21.02.2012
An employee has just handed you their resignation and you have a sneaky suspicion they’ve been poached by one of your competitors. If you’re right, you need to act quickly in order to protect your
business - but where do you start?
Published 09.10.2013
MPs recently criticised the use of confidentiality clauses in certain settlement agreements, stating that the employers’ requirements were outrageous. Does this mean you shouldn’t subject an employee
to such a clause?
Published 11.02.2014
Like many employers, you’ve hired in staff on a self-employed basis to plug gaps during the economic crisis. It’s a cheaper option than recruiting permanent employees. But how can you stop them
exploiting your business information?
Published 19.11.2010
Once a settlement agreement is signed by both parties, its terms are strictly confidential. However, before this happens, you won’t want an employee divulging your discussions to anyone who will
listen. How can this be prevented?
Published 20.11.2014