July 20, 2022

Property surveillance equipment and harassment

In an ever-changing modern world in which we seem to be increasingly concerned about personal safety, some measures people take in order to make them feel safe and secure can conflict with issues surrounding privacy. In some cases, there is a clear disparity between conduct that one party finds acceptable and which another can find invasive, or even harassing.

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July 8, 2022

You’ve had a data breach, what now?

With businesses storing more and more of their customers’ information online, in addition to collecting ever-expanding categories of personal data, the Information Commissioner’s Office (‘ICO’) is tasked by the government to strictly maintain and enforce data protection rights in the interests of the public. This duty also includes overseeing and assessing personal data breaches in the UK.

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June 30, 2022

Second homes: Be aware of local restrictions

Our Head of Commercial Property, James Allen explores the subject of second homes – a hot topic that continues to raise debate, most recently in places such as Whitby and Brighton, where local residents and councils are looking to place restrictions on second home ownership in an attempt to bolster community presence and keep property affordable for local people

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June 22, 2022

Should you be paid for standby periods?

Our Head of Commercial Property, James Allen explores the subject of second homes – a hot topic that continues to raise debate, most recently in places such as Whitby and Brighton, where local residents and councils are looking to place restrictions on second home ownership in an attempt to bolster community presence and keep property affordable for local people

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