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Responding to a subject access request can feel difficult and time consuming for businesses. Most will be happy to comply with people's rights but fear the burden it places on them or the risks of getting them wrong. [su_box title="About the Author" box_color="#020a4a"]Michael has many years' experience supporting, developing and

Fraud by False Representation is an offence under the Fraud Act 2006, which came into force in the UK on 15 January 2007. The Act introduced a simplified and more comprehensive framework for addressing fraud-related offences. One of the key offences under this Act, fraud by false representation, is outlined

Conflicts of interests in financial services is one of the easiest types of conflicts of interests to recognise. In the UK, financial advisors and mortgage advisors have historically received commissions from financial product providers for selling their products. However, regulatory reforms, particularly by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), have significantly altered

In the context of conflicts of interests, what are interests? When we think about managing conflicts of interests it is important to understand, and recognise, what we are managing. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ [su_box title="About the Author" box_color="#020a4a"]Michael has over 15 years experience supporting, developing and improving effective conflicts of interests systems. He

There are several freedom of information myths. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a crucial tool for ensuring government transparency and public accountability. It allows individuals to request information held by public authorities, fostering openness in decision-making processes. However, despite its significance, there are many misconceptions surrounding FOIA. These

Gardening leave is a tool that organisations can use to help manage conflicts of interests. How? In highly competitive industries, the movement of key employees between rival firms presents a significant risk of conflicts of interest. Organisations must safeguard proprietary information, intellectual property, and client relationships while also ensuring a

The UK Government has reintroduced a bill (The Data (Use and Access) Bill) to amend the UK GDPR. This Bill is based on the previous government’s proposals, but omits some key changes. The Data (Use and Access) Bill introduces several amendments to the UK's data protection framework. These amend the