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The UK’s mass surveillance regime breaches the right to privacy and freedom of expression, the European Court of Human Rights has held, in a landmark ruling.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on cyber security risks for law firms—the time to act on them is now, says Frances McLeod

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched a consultation on a proposal to make a change to the professional indemnity insurance (PI) minimum terms and conditions (MTCs).

The European Parliament Think Tank has published an in-depth analysis by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) on EU-UK private-sector data flows after Brexit.

With allegations of abuse & misconduct hitting the headlines, Simon Cheetham QC examines the data protection implications for the schools investigating them

The European Commission has taken steps towards ensuring the flow of personal data between the UK and the rest of Europe can continue after the 30 June cut-off point.

Kevin Charles explains why it’s time for structural change to resolve bullying & harassment issues in the legal profession

COVID-19 has forced a new way of working onto many of us, but in the rush to adapt the additional cybersecurity risks should not be ignored, says Paul Schwartfeger

A supermarket was not vicariously liable for the actions of an employee who was ‘pursuing a personal vendetta’, the Supreme Court has ruled unanimously in a landmark judgment

The Information Commissioner’s Office has sought to reassure data controllers on compliance during the COVID-19 outbreak

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Muckle LLP—Rachael Chapman

Sports, education and charities practice welcomes senior associate

Ellisons—Carla Jones

Partner and head of commercial litigation joins in Chelmsford

Freeths—Louise Mahon

Firm strengthens Glasgow corporate practice with partner hire

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Stress at work for corporate counsel

One in five in-house lawyers suffer ‘high’ or ‘severe’ work-related stress, according to a report by global legal body, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)

Chancery Lane says no to LeO

The Legal Ombudsman’s (LeO’s) plea for a budget increase has been rejected by the Law Society and accepted only ‘with reluctance’ by conveyancers

Human rights concerns for patients, prisoners & immigration detainees

Overcrowded prisons, mental health hospitals and immigration centres are failing to meet international and domestic human rights standards, the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) has warned

Licensing fast-track for conveyancing & probate professionals

Two speedier and more streamlined qualification routes have been launched for probate and conveyancing professionals

Stress at work? Join the (employment tribunal claim) queue

Workplace stress was a contributing factor in almost one in eight cases before the employment tribunal last year, indicating its endemic grip on the UK workplace

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Data protection

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Muckle LLP—Rachael Chapman

Ellisons—Carla Jones

Freeths—Louise Mahon