Talking Data Protection

In this episode of Talking Data Protection, we break down the new rules on data protection complaints coming into force this month. Our hosts look at real life scenarios, and how they'd be handled in theory.

In this month's episode of Talking Data Protection, we're taking a closer look at the complex world of international data transfers. With some help from a familiar friend of the podcast, we look at six real world examples of possible concerns and issues that come from international data transfers, and explain how to deal with the issues before they come bigger problems.

In this episode of Talking Data Protection, our hosts look at the uses of agentic AI. Though often described as helpful, there are risks associated with the use of this type of AI, from small inconviences to bigger risks to data privacy.  

In this episode our hosts are joined by Natalie Reed, a colleague in our dispute resolution team. Together they discuss what happens when data protection breaches occur and an individual or group take an organisation to court. 

Direct marketing comes in three main forms: electronic mail marketing, telephone marketing and postal marketing. While a lot of businesses will use some form of direct marketing, most complaints made to the ICO are due to non-compliance with the rules and regulations for contacting potential customers and clients. In this episode of Talking Data Protection, our experts look at how to ensure you an...

In this episode of Talking Data Protection, our hosts talk through how you and your business can ensure you're compliant with GDPR. 

In our very special Christmas episode of Talking Data Protection, our hosts welcome some questions from our loyal listeners. From Holly's privacy notice concerns, to the Yule Lads records being translated in the UK, our experts break down why our listeners may be getting coal in their stockings, and how to rectify any data protection mishaps.

On 1st September, the new failure to prevent fraud offence came into effect under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. This duty may lead to more businesses utilising employee monitoring to prevent fraud. In this podcast episode, our hosts are joined by Sadie Rice, a member of our regulatory team. Sadie talks us through the new legal duty, while Tom Hughes and Lucy Collins discu...

In this episode of Talking Data Protection, we take a look at a new addition to some online meetings: AI notetakers. Our experts discuss the different ways we might use AI virtual assistance, the potential risks of using these devices and services, and what users should be aware of before using an AI notetaker.

In this episode of Talking Data Protection, Tom and Lucy discuss the upcoming data use and access act. This change is the first in data protection law since the GDPR changes in 2018. Our experts discuss what changes will be made, and what listeners need to be aware of. 

In this episode of Talking Data Protection, we're joined by our colleagues in the employment team to discuss data subject access requests.

In this episode of Talking Data Protection, our host Lucy Collins is joined by Myles Langley, a trainee solicitor in our intellectual property, commercial & technology team. They discuss the capabilities of smart TVs when it comes to tracking and using our personal data.

In this episode of Talking Data Protection we look at a topic that has been prevalent in the news in recent months – data breaches. Our hosts discuss what a data breach is, how they might come about, and most importantly, how to handle a data breach if and when they occur.

In our latest episode of Talking Data Protection,  Tom Hughes  sits down with  Lucy Collins to discuss cookies. They walk us through what cookies are, how to ensure your business is compliant with the relevant legislation, and some of the latest key updates on the crackdown on data misuse.

In our very first episode of Talking Data Protection, our hosts Andrew Rankin and Tom Hughes discuss international data transfers. They consider what the rules are under the latest GDPR, our current positioning in the UK, and assess what has become a complex matter between the UK and the EU.