The Government has published a statement of intent to proceed the publication of the Data Protection Bill which will implement the EU General Data Protection Regulation in May 2018. The statement commits to updating and strengthening data protection laws through the new Bill and sets out the Bill’s key measures for data processing including: making it simpler to withdraw consent for the use of personal data, allowing people to ask for their personal data held by companies to be erased and making it easier and free for individuals to require an organisation to disclose the personal data it holds on them.
This update provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Click on the links to access full details. If no link is provided, contact us for more information. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, SM&B cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.
This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.