Data & Privacy Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on data & privacy for uk businesses.
Cookie Compliance for UK Online Marketplaces
UK online marketplaces often get cookie compliance wrong by relying on generic banners or setting analytics and ad cookies before consent. This guide
3 July 2026
Cookie Notices for UK Telehealth Platforms
UK telehealth platforms need more than a generic cookie banner. This guide explains how cookie notices, consent and privacy rules apply when your website
2 July 2026
Data Retention Policies for UK Online Course Platforms
UK online course platforms often collect more learner and tutor data than expected, from assessments and certificates to support logs and recordings. This
2 July 2026
Privacy Rules for UK Barber Shops Collecting Customer Information
UK barber shops often collect names, phone numbers, booking details and sometimes health-related information. Here is how to handle customer data
1 July 2026
A Guide To Running An Ecommerce Business (2026 Updated)
Running an ecommerce business in 2026 can feel like the best of both worlds: you can reach customers across the UK (and beyond), sell while you sleep, and scale faster than many...
1 July 2026
Privacy Notices for UK Boutique Hotels
A privacy notice for a UK boutique hotel needs to do more than cover website bookings. This guide explains what your hotel should include, when privacy
29 June 2026Data Retention Requirements for UK Property Management Companies
UK property management companies often hold tenant, landlord and contractor data longer than necessary, or delete key records too early. Here is how to set retention rules.
28 June 2026
Customer Data Rules for Cosmetic Clinics in the UK
Cosmetic clinics often collect health information, treatment photos and sensitive patient records, which means the customer data rules are stricter than
28 June 2026PCI DSS Requirements for UK Businesses Handling Card Payments
PCI DSS applies to any UK business that handles card payments, not just major retailers. This guide explains what pci data security requirements mean in
28 June 2026Data Breach Prevention for UK Businesses
Data breach prevention for UK businesses starts with practical controls, clear policies and the right contracts. Learn how startups and SMEs can reduce
28 June 2026Privacy Incident Response Plans for UK Businesses
A privacy incident response plan helps UK businesses respond quickly when personal data is lost, exposed or misused. This guide explains what the plan
28 June 2026
How to Run a Compliant Lotto Competition: Legal Checklist
Want to know how to run a compliant lotto competition in the UK? This guide explains the legal difference between lotteries, prize competitions and free
28 June 2026Collecting Customer Information in UK Franchise Networks
Collecting customer data across a UK franchise network can create real privacy and contract risks if franchisors and franchisees do not clearly allocate
27 June 2026Customer Data Rules for UK AI Software Companies
UK AI software companies need clear rules for collecting, using, storing and reusing customer data. This guide explains the main UK privacy, contract and
27 June 2026Access Request Forms and Privacy: Why Are They Important?
Access request forms and privacy processes help UK businesses handle data rights requests clearly, on time, and without disclosing the wrong information
26 June 2026Collecting Customer Data for a UK Marketplace Platform: Key Privacy Issues
Collecting customer data on a UK marketplace platform raises more than a simple privacy policy question. This guide explains controller roles, seller
26 June 2026Privacy Notices for UK Property Management Companies
A practical guide to privacy notices for UK property management companies, including what to include, when the issue comes up, and common UK GDPR mistakes
26 June 2026
Do I Need a Credit Reporting Policy for My Business?
If your business carries out credit checks, reports missed payments, or handles guarantor information, you may need more than a standard privacy notice
26 June 2026Cookie Notice Requirements for UK Online Course Platforms
UK online course platforms often need more than a simple cookie banner. This guide explains cookie notice requirements, consent rules, and how to align
25 June 2026Selling Personal Information: What's Allowed?
Selling personal information is not automatically banned in the UK, but it is tightly regulated. Learn when businesses can share or sell personal data
24 June 2026Privacy Notices for UK Import and Export Businesses
UK import and export businesses often share personal data across logistics, customs, sales and overseas systems. This guide explains what a privacy notice
21 June 2026Privacy Consent Wording: What UK Businesses Need to Get Right
A privacy consent wording review helps UK businesses check whether website forms, cookie banners, marketing signups and sensitive data requests actually
21 June 2026Privacy Rules for UK Lead Generation Businesses Collecting Customer Data
UK lead generation businesses need more than a privacy policy. Learn how data collection, marketing permissions, lead sharing, cookies, and client
20 June 2026Worried About Privacy Complaints? How to Make Sure Your Business Is Prepared
Worried about privacy complaints in the UK? Learn the common triggers, the mistakes businesses make, and the practical steps startups and SMEs can take to
20 June 2026
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