By Sofia Carroll, Senior Information Governance Manager The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published new guidance on your data protection responsibilities in the context of keeping employment records. Below we look at some of the main messages employers must note. The employment relationship is key to balancing rights and interests There is a running theme in the […]
By Jess Pembroke, Director of Information Law Services Recent headlines have suggested that police withheld a victim’s stolen phone due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) concerns. This turned out to be untrue and related to custody of evidence for the purpose of the trial. Her Honour Nicola Jones ordered the police to return the phone […]
Naomi Korn, CEO, Jess Pembroke, Director of Information Law Services and Emma Hart, Training Manager, are looking forward to attending the Trade Show of the Association For Cultural Enterprises (ACE) Conference on 12 March 2025 in Liverpool. Naomi will be presenting with Julie Molloy, Senior Consultant at Naomi Korn Associates, on the 12th March on […]
Naomi Korn, CEO, is very much looking forward to leading 2025’s series of copyright training courses in partnership with CILIP, The Library and Information Association. Our CPD UK Accredited Copyright Essentials course, providing a comprehensive introduction to the practical aspects of copyright, will be running for the first time this year as part of our […]
By Sue White, Information Governance Manager Up until the last General Election, Data Protection professionals up and down the UK were geared up to deal with the changes which would be implemented by the proposed Data Protection and Digital Information (DPDI) Bill. This Bill fell at the last minute but in October 2024, the UK […]
The CILIP Data Protection Conference is a brand new online conference for 2025, run in partnership with Naomi Korn Associates on 21st May. Covering essential topics such as GDPR, data privacy, compliance, AI governance, and cyber security the CILIP Data Protection Conference is designed for anyone Data Protection Officers, Data Protection leads and anyone with […]
Sue White, Information Governance Manager, explains the difference between ‘Informed Consent to participate in research’ and ‘Consent as a lawful basis under the UK GDPR.’ Consent is a term that we encounter frequently, but it can be surprisingly complex, especially when it comes to data protection. The word ‘consent’ might seem straightforward – it means […]
By Jess Pembroke, Director of Information Law Services The recent incident at the British Museum, where a former employee allegedly shut down the museum’s IT systems, highlights the critical need for robust access controls and effective management of starters, leavers, and physical access. Former employees can pose significant risks to organisations. Disgruntled ex-employees may seek revenge […]
By Naomi Korn, CEO In our house, we love our flock of chickens (see title photo). My sons are also avid players of video games and even interact with chickens in their awe inspiring gaming worlds. What connects my world and theirs in this context is that whether subsidiary elements or critical gameplay elements, these […]
By Jess Pembroke, Director of Information Law Services Why privacy notices are important “Privacy Notice”, “privacy policy”, “privacy statement” whatever you want to call them are an important legal requirement but sometimes infuriating component of the world of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance. Although none of these terms are used in the Regulation; Recital […]
By Sofia Carroll, Senior Information Governance Manager Charities face a unique challenge when it comes to reaching out to their supporters. Unlike businesses, which can use a soft opt-in mechanism to send direct marketing messages, charities have been bound by stricter rules. This disparity has created hurdles for fundraising efforts and communication with potential donors. […]
On December 17th, 2024, the UK’s Intellectual Property Office with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Department for Culture, Media and Sport launched an open consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence. As a rights holder, museum, or archive, the outcomes of this consultation could have far-reaching implications for how your collections and creative […]
