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3 MIN READ The extent to which, and how, GDPR Data Protection Principles apply when organisations are handling data in the context of litigation, has recently been considered by the Court of Justice of the European Union. The Advocate General’s opinion may be considered by UK courts seeking to interpret the scope and application of the UK GDPR

Since the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) in May 2018, it has been unclear what constitutes enough harm to give rise to compensation for those that have suffered damage due to breach. The Austrian case UI v Österreichische Post AG has provided welcome clarification.

Charities such as university colleges and museums are increasingly having to consider the process of returning cultural material to its original owners (restitution) or its place of origin (repatriation). The Arts Council worked with the Institute of Art & Law to produce long anticipated Guidance on Restitution and Repatriation in August 2022...

Happy Thanksgiving! looking at turkeys, bird flu and cell-cultured chicken, this week's ASA rulings look at the use of emotive language and how 'the' can cause a comparative claim #vodaphone Also a look at recent guides provided on advertising to children and the appeal of football #worldcup Finally, what has caused The European Commission's credibility to be questioned this week? #update #food #agri #asa #advertising #meat #birdflu

The Court of Appeal has ruled that it was “just and convenient” to grant injunctive relief in Court of Protection proceedings...

The Employment Appeal Tribunal explains what happens when an appeal against dismissal is successful...

The responsibilities of Integrated Care Boards are broader than their predecessor...

A new charity annual return is coming soon.

In 2018, the use of combustible materials was banned for external walls in residential buildings over 18m (including hospitals, care homes and student accommodation). This ban has now been extended by the Building (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2022, which comes into force on 1 December 2022

A suite of NHS England guidance has been developed to support NHS trusts and NHS foundation trusts to work effectively within integrated care systems...

NHS England has updated its enforcement guidance to reflect the Health and Care Act 2022 and current practice...

NHS England has published refreshed guidance on assuring NHS transactions, including acquisitions and mergers...