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Data & Privacy Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on data & privacy for uk businesses.
Employment References In The UK: When And How To Provide A Reference
You’ve probably been there: an ex-employee (or their new employer) asks you for an employment reference, and you’re not sure how much you have to say, how much you should say, and...
25 January 2026
How UK Businesses Can Respond To Bad Reviews: Defamation & GDPR Risks
Getting bad reviews can feel personal - especially when you’ve poured time, money and energy into your business and you’re trying to do right by customers. But from a legal perspective, what...
25 January 2026
UK Laws On Posting Photos Without Consent For Businesses
Running a small business today usually means running some kind of online presence too. You might be posting behind-the-scenes shots on Instagram, sharing customer testimonials on your website, uploading event photos to...
25 January 2026
Do You Need A GDPR Lawyer In The UK? Choosing The Right Legal Support
If you run a small business, chances are you’re handling personal data every day - customer emails, delivery addresses, employee records, website analytics, CCTV footage, bookings, or even just enquiries through a...
25 January 2026
Business Card Payments: UK Legal Requirements, Fees And Compliance
If you run a small business, taking card payments can feel like a no-brainer. Customers expect it, it speeds up checkout, and it can make you look more established from day one....
25 January 2026How To Choose The Right Business Law Firm For Your Startup Or Small Business
Choosing a business law firm can feel like one of those “adult” decisions you didn’t realise would come so early in your startup journey. You might be thinking: “We’re still small -...
25 January 2026
DPIA Template UK: How To Complete A Data Protection Impact Assessment
If your business is launching a new tool, process or product that involves personal data, it’s easy to get stuck at the same point: “We know we need a DPIA… but what...
25 January 2026
UK GDPR Fines: What Businesses Need To Know About Data Breach Penalties
If you run a small business, you’re probably collecting personal data every day - customer emails, delivery addresses, staff records, supplier contacts, and maybe even CCTV footage. Most of the time, it’s...
24 January 2026
Small Business Plan: Legal Essentials Every UK Founder Should Include
If you’re putting together a small business plan, it’s easy to focus on the exciting stuff first - your product, pricing, marketing, and the big vision. But in the UK, one of...
24 January 2026
Starting a Business in the UK: Legal Checklist for New Founders
Starting up a business is exciting - but it can also feel like there are a hundred moving parts to get right, all at once. The tricky bit is that the legal...
24 January 2026UK Franchise Examples: Popular Business Models And Key Legal Issues
If you’re exploring ways to grow a business (or start one with a proven model), looking at franchise examples is a smart place to begin. Franchising can give you a clearer roadmap...
23 January 2026ChatGPT For Business: UK Legal Risks, Data Protection And IP Issues
Using AI tools to draft emails, summarise meetings, write marketing copy, analyse data, and speed up admin can feel like a cheat code for running a lean business. But if you’re adopting...
23 January 2026
Non-Disclosure Agreement Template: What To Include And Mistakes To Avoid
If you’re running a small business, it’s normal to want to move fast - new supplier chats, early-stage product demos, investor conversations, contractor onboarding, and the “quick call” that suddenly turns into...
23 January 2026PCI Compliance In the UK: Practical Steps for Handling Card Payments
If you take card payments (online, in-person, or over the phone), PCI compliance in the UK is one of those “boring but crucial” parts of running a business that can save you...
23 January 2026
Morrisons Data Breach: GDPR Lessons On Preventing Employee Data Misuse
If you run a small business, it’s easy to think “data breaches” are a big-company problem. But the Morrisons data breach is a classic reminder that some of the biggest risks can...
23 January 2026
AI Policy Template: What UK SMEs Should Include In An Internal AI Use Policy
AI tools can be a huge time-saver for UK SMEs - helping you draft emails, summarise meetings, generate marketing copy, and speed up admin. But if your team is using AI at...
22 January 2026NHS Data Breach: What Businesses Must Do When Handling NHS Data
If your small business provides services to the NHS (or to organisations within the wider health and social care sector), you might handle NHS data as part of your day-to-day work. That...
22 January 2026Cyber Insurance for UK Businesses: Coverage and SME Buying Checklist
If you run a small business in the UK, “cyber risk” can feel like one of those problems that only hits big companies with huge IT teams. But for many SMEs, a...
22 January 2026Cybersecurity Risk Assessment: A Legal Checklist For UK SMEs And Startups
Cybersecurity can feel like one of those “big company” problems - until it hits your small business. If you’re a UK SME or startup, a single phishing email, weak password, lost laptop,...
22 January 2026B Corp Companies: Eligibility Requirements And Legal Steps For Businesses
If you’ve been hearing more and more about B Corp companies, you’re not imagining it. In the UK, small businesses are increasingly looking for ways to prove they’re doing business responsibly -...
22 January 2026Online Legal Advice: What You Can Get And When You Need A Solicitor
Running a small business means you’re making decisions all day, every day - pricing, suppliers, customers, hiring, marketing, cash flow. And somewhere in the middle of that, something legal pops up. Maybe...
21 January 2026Returning To Work After Sickness: UK Employer Obligations And Best Practice
When a team member comes back after sick leave, it can feel like a simple “welcome back” moment. But for small businesses, the reality is that a return to work after sickness...
21 January 2026Cyber Security Assessments For UK SMEs: When You Need One And How To Prepare
Cyber attacks aren’t just a “big business” problem anymore. If you run a UK SME, you’re likely holding valuable data (customer details, employee records, supplier information, payment data, login credentials) and relying...
21 January 2026
Legitimate Interest Under UK GDPR: When Can You Use It?
As a small business owner, you’re probably collecting and using personal data every day - customer enquiries, website analytics, supplier contacts, employee details, and everything in between. And at some point, you’ll...
21 January 2026
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