Skip to content Beginner’s Guide to Data Protection
What is a subject access request? You have the right to ask an organisation or company how they are using or storing your personal information. It might be done both verbally and in writing. This is called the right of access and is commonly known as making a subject access request, or SAR. Step one: […]
The liability of online platforms under Copyright and E-Commerce Directive
The liability of online platforms under Copyright and E-Commerce Directive depends on the type of platform and the nature of the content uploaded by its users. Under the Copyright Directive, online platforms such as social media, video-sharing, and file-hosting websites are responsible for ensuring that copyrighted material is not uploaded to their platform without the […]
UK start ups- What are the legal issues?
Business structure: You will need to decide on the legal structure of your business, such as a sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited company. Each structure has different legal requirements and implications, so it’s important to choose the right one for your business. Intellectual property: Your business may have valuable intellectual property, such […]
What specific laws have been introduced to regulate the Internet?
The UK has introduced several laws to regulate the internet in recent years. Here are some specific examples: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): The GDPR is an EU regulation that the UK has implemented into its law. It sets out rules for the collection, use, and storage of personal data, including data collected and processed […]
Why do we need data protection in the UK
Data protection is important in the UK because it helps to ensure that personal data is processed fairly, lawfully, and transparently. Here are some specific reasons why data protection is necessary: Protecting privacy: Personal data is often sensitive and private, and individuals have a right to know how their data is being used and who […]
What is the Family Provision Rule? Do you have the freedom to leave your possessions to whoever you want?
England and Wales enjoyed testamentary freedom for many centuries which meant a person could gift their property via their will to any person. Also, a person could exclude any family member, such as, a child, from their will for any reason. This was the case until the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 […]
What is Judicial Review?
Judicial review is the way you challenge a public body on its decision. For judicial review, the defendant must be a public body and the claimant must have a ‘sufficient interest’ in the outcome of the decision to be given standing (be able to bring the case). This usually means that the outcome of the […]
Does your website display all the documents it needs?
There are several documents that most websites should have in order to comply with the law. Terms and Conditions: These can generally be split into Terms of Use and Terms of Supply. A website must include Terms of Use which set out the conditions on which a user can use the website. It should include […]