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Data & Privacy Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on data & privacy for uk businesses.
Due Diligence In Mergers And Acquisitions: What To Look For
Thinking about buying another business or selling your own? Due diligence in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is the research phase that protects you from nasty surprises and sets the deal up for...
18 October 2025
Are Email Addresses Personal Data Under UK GDPR?
If your business collects, stores or uses customer or employee email addresses, you’re processing personal data. That means UK GDPR rules will almost certainly apply - and there are specific steps you...
18 October 2025
What Does DPA Mean?
If you run or are setting up a small business in the UK, you’ll hear “DPA” thrown around a lot. The tricky part is that DPA stands for more than one thing...
18 October 2025
Novation Of Contract: What It Means And How It Works
If your business is changing hands, restructuring, or swapping suppliers, you may be told you need to “novate” a contract. It’s a common step in business deals - and it’s one you’ll...
18 October 2025
GDPR And Cold Calling In The UK
Cold calling can still be a powerful way to win new customers or reconnect with lapsed ones. But the rules around using personal data for sales calls in the UK are strict...
18 October 2025
Data Breach Compensation Amounts in the UK
Data breaches aren’t just an IT headache - they create real legal and financial exposure for UK businesses. If personal data is compromised, individuals can claim compensation, regulators can investigate, and your...
16 October 2025
Non-Disclosure Agreement Template in the UK: Before Using a Free NDA
Whether you’re pitching to an investor, onboarding a contractor, or sharing a prototype with a supplier, there’ll be times when your small business needs to share sensitive information-but you still want to...
15 October 2025
What Does SLA Mean In Business?
If you deliver services to customers (or buy them from suppliers), you’ll hear the term “SLA” thrown around a lot. But what does an SLA actually mean in business, when do you...
15 October 2025
What Is the Maximum Fine for a GDPR Breach in the UK?
If your business handles personal data, GDPR compliance isn’t optional - it’s essential. And when something goes wrong, the first question many founders ask is simple: what is the maximum fine for...
15 October 2025
Business Lawyer: What They Do, When To Hire, How They Protect You
Running a small business is exciting - but the legal pieces can feel like a maze. From choosing the right structure to signing contracts and handling customer data, a business lawyer helps...
14 October 2025
How Long Should Personal Data Be Kept Under UK GDPR?
If you collect customer details, run payroll, use email marketing or even record CCTV, you’re handling “personal data”. A common question we get from small businesses is simple: how long should you...
14 October 2025
How To Stop Being Self-Employed in the UK
There are lots of good reasons a small business owner might want to stop being self-employed - maybe you’re moving to a limited company, winding down a side hustle to focus on...
14 October 2025
UK GDPR Principles Explained
If your business collects any personal data - from customer emails to employee records - the UK GDPR applies to you. The good news? You don’t need to be a privacy expert...
14 October 2025
Legal Documents Small Businesses Need In The UK
Sorting your legal documents isn’t the “fun” part of starting or growing a small business - but it’s the part that keeps cash coming in, protects you when something goes wrong, and...
14 October 2025
Do You Need a UK Contract Lawyer? How to Get Your Contracts Right
If you run a small business, contracts are everywhere – from hiring your first contractor to selling your product online or teaming up with a supplier. Getting them right protects your cash...
13 October 2025
Cease And Desist Letter In The UK: How To Draft One
If someone is misusing your brand, copying your content, defaming your business online or harassing your team, a well‑crafted cease and desist letter can stop the damage fast – without jumping straight...
13 October 2025
Mergers And Acquisitions Lawyer In The UK
Thinking about buying a competitor, selling your company, or merging with a strategic partner? A well‑run M&A deal can accelerate growth, unlock new customers and streamline costs. But the legals are where...
12 October 2025
PECR: Privacy and Electronic Communications in the UK
If your business sends marketing emails, runs SMS campaigns, makes sales calls, or uses cookies on your website, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) apply to you. PECR sits alongside UK...
12 October 2025
Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA): Key Things To Know
Sharing your ideas, customer lists or pricing with someone outside your team can feel risky. A non disclosure agreement is the simple, low-cost way to reduce that risk – so you can...
12 October 2025
What Is a Data Controller Under UK GDPR?
If your business collects customer emails, takes bookings online, uses CCTV in-store, or pays staff, you’re handling “personal data”. Under UK law, that means you likely have legal responsibilities as a “data...
12 October 2025
Special Category Data Under UK GDPR Explained
Handling personal data comes with responsibilities, but some types of personal data are especially sensitive. Under UK GDPR, this is called “special category data”, and it attracts stricter rules. If your small...
11 October 2025
What Is a Subject Access Request (SAR) in the UK?
If you collect any personal data about customers, employees or suppliers, you’ll eventually face a question from someone asking “what data do you hold on me?” Under UK data protection law, that’s...
10 October 2025
Understanding Confidentiality Agreements: Protecting Your Business Secrets with NDAs
Every successful business has its secrets - those unique ideas, client lists, formulas, or strategies that set it apart from competitors. But what happens if someone with access to this information decides...
9 October 2025
The Biggest Data Privacy Fines and What UK Businesses Can Learn From Them
It’s no secret that data is at the heart of almost every modern business. Whether you’re running a small e-commerce store, a fast-growing tech startup, or even a traditional bricks-and-mortar business, you...
9 October 2025
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