What are RAG reviews and how can they help you?
RAG reviews provide you with a risk-based assessment of your business agreements and other documentation.…
August 20, 2025 By Emily Smith
Get to know your legal advisor – Leanne Yendell
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
August 14, 2025 By Stephens Scown
What can Councils learn from recent ICO enforcement action?
One of the realities of failing to comply with data protection legislation is that enforcement…
July 29, 2025 By Leanne Yendell
UK Data (Use and Access) Bill – what is next for AI and copyright law?
After months of debate, UK Data (Use and Access) Bill received royal assent on 19…
July 8, 2025 By Amy Ralston
New Data Use and Access Act 2025 to enable charities to utilise soft opt-ins for marketing communications
The Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA) received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025…
July 4, 2025 By Thomas Chartres-Moore
M&S Cyber Attack – A Data Protection Perspective
On 25 April 2025, British retailer Marks & Spencer was hit with a major cyber-attack…
May 13, 2025 By Thomas Chartres-Moore
Home Office settlement – Salvation army case
A recent legal settlement against the Home Office has highlighted the importance of having a…
April 25, 2025 By Leanne Yendell
Protecting Children’s Privacy: Photographs and Consent
The UK data protection authority, the Information Commissioners Office (the ICO) has recently issued a…
April 25, 2025 By Stephens Scown
Client Story – Sleeps 12
Somerset-based company Sleeps 12 is the premier accommodation provider for those wanting to find a…
April 15, 2025 By Stephens Scown
The Importance of Handling Subject Access Requests (SARs) Lawfully
Subject Access Requests (SARs) are a key right under the UK data protection regime, allowing…
January 23, 2025 By Leanne Yendell
Data protection – job applicant and employee data
By now, most businesses will be aware that 25 May 2018 will see a seismic…
December 30, 2024 By Stephens Scown
New joined-up approach from three major regulators gives helpful guidance to the charity sector
Earlier this year the ICO, Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator joined forces at the Fundraising…
December 30, 2024 By Stephens Scown