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The UK is entering a new era of data protection and privacy laws with the introduction of the Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUAB). This comprehensive reform aims to streamline compliance, support innovation, and modernise the UK's approach to data use and privacy, while maintaining alignment with international standards like the EU's GDPR framework. These changes are part of the UK’s effort to refine its post-Brexit data landscape while staying aligned with international regulations,

A CRM compliance strategy starts with understanding what a CRM system is and why it matters to your business. CRM stands for Customer Relationship Management. You can think of it as the heart of your customer relationships—a centralised platform that keeps track of every interaction, from contact details to purchase history. It allows you to personalise communications, manage relationships, and streamline your sales and marketing efforts. Managing all this data comes with a great deal of responsibility. A CRM compliance

In today's data-driven world, businesses handle vast amounts of personal information. This data can be incredibly valuable, but it also carries substantial responsibilities and risks. Conducting a data protection impact assessment (DPIA) is an important step in safeguarding your business from a data breach. As part of a proactive legal strategy, DPIAs help you stay ahead of potential issues, protecting both your business and your reputation.

In today’s complex regulatory landscape, businesses must strike the right balance between respecting an individual’s right to privacy and fulfilling legal obligations. The right to be forgotten, also known as the right to erasure, is a core principle of GDPR that empowers individuals to request the deletion of their personal data. But as straightforward as it sounds, there are many instances where you simply can't comply with a right to erasure deletion

Picture this: You’re enjoying your morning tea, skimming through emails, when suddenly—an alert pops up. Your business has had a data breach. Your stomach drops. What is a data breach? And more importantly, what do you do next? What constitutes a data breach? It’s any incident where private data is accessed, disclosed, or lost without permission. A data breach can happen when

These days, doing business has become far trickier. We're not only worrying about our products or services, but also have to deal with the increasingly regulated landscape in which we operate. Data privacy is one of those areas that need to be managed, but many business owners find it particularly challenging—understanding the differences between regulations, knowing how to approach it, and figuring out how to manage and monitor it effectively. At Lawyerlink, we find the best way to navigate data privacy regulations is by breaking them down into