GDPR: One Year On
3 June, 201925th May 2019 marked the first anniversary of [General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679] (the “GDPR”). The GDPR governs the processing of personal data of EU data subjects. It modernised and sought to harmonise the collection of previous data protection laws in Europe in a way which enhances a data subject’s rights and at the […]
Read moreDirectors’ Declaration of Solvency
31 May, 2019
A recent judgment by the UK High Court, LRH Services Limited (In liquidation) –v- Trew [2018] EWHC 600 (Ch), highlights the potential risks for directors in making a statement of solvency about a company without having made a full inquiry into its affairs. The Case LRH Services Limited (In liquidation) (“LRH”), acting by its liquidators, […]
Read moreIntroductions to Media Mergers
13 August, 2018
The merger notification process was simplified by the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014 which came into force on the 31st October 2014 (the “Act”). While this was not the primary aim of the Act, it has provided much needed clarity with the merger process. This article will focus on the existing media merger control […]
Read moreGDPR: Data Protection Officers
28 May, 2018A Data Protection Officer (“DPO”) is the person responsible within an organisation for monitoring and facilitating its compliance with the GDPR. The DPO (whether an employee or contractor) must report to the highest level of management and, where appointed, will have a specific role to fulfil within the context of the GDPR. This is described […]
Read moreOur GDPR Update
25 May, 2018The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) came into effect in Europe today, 25 May 2018. It brings with it enhanced data subjects rights and greater obligations on controllers or processors of personal data, together the potential for significant administrative fines in the event of non-compliance. The ability to demonstrate compliance therefore will be […]
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