ICO Guidance Published on Encryption and Selecting Processors
ICO publishes guidance on encryption and passwords
On 1 November, the ICO published guidance for organisations specifically on the use of…
Right to be forgotten questioned in EU Courts
Officially referred to as the “right of erasure” under Article 17 of the GDPR, what is now commonly referred to as the “right to be…
How will Brexit impact Data Protection Law?
Brexit is in the headlines constantly, and there is endless media coverage on the “deal”, whether we will get a deal, “no deal” and the…
Direct Marketing and e-Privacy Regulations
As has been well documented, there are proposals to replace the current Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) with…
To AirBnB or not to AirBnB?
An amendment to regulate short-term letting has been made to the Scottish Government’s Planning (Scotland) Bill. If it becomes law, the…
A Burning Issue – Changes to Agricultural Waste Disposal Regulations
Waste management – and in particular the reduction of waste and increase in recycling rates – is a key issue for the Scottish Government…
Bringing Farmhouses Up To Standard
The Scottish Government announced late last year that rented farmhouses and other tenanted agricultural housing will no longer be exempt…
Gambling or just a game?
The convergence of interactive entertainment and gambling has resulted in various types of in-game purchases such as game-specific…
The Age of the Digital Revolution
In reading last week that Netflix had added another 9 million subscribers to its service in the last quarter I paused to reflect; not so…
Be Sure You’re Insured
On Monday Police Scotland announced the launch of “Operation Drive Insured”. The operation, which plans to tackle the problem posed by…
Updated Guidance on Conducting Agricultural Rent Reviews
In 2015, the Scottish Government’s Independent Adviser on Tenant Farming, the National Farmers Union of Scotland, Scottish Land and Estates…
A Matter of Trust.
A Trust is a way of managing assets, such as property, investments or money. It is an oft-quoted misnomer that they are the exclusive…
Technology and succession planning – What will happen to your digital estate?
For the vast majority of the population our lives are increasingly consumed by digital technology, social media and the internet. It is…
No Deal Brexit: How will this impact organisation’s processing of personal data?
Following last nights historic defeat of Theresa May’s Brexit deal, a ‘no deal Brexit’ is now a very real prospect for the UK. What…
The legal lens on Scotland’s film industry
Many parts of Scotland have become familiar through use in film and television productions. Outlander has contributed…
2019 Employment Law Update
2018 was an eventful year for employment law. In addition to the introduction of the GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and changes to the…
The Government’s Good Work Plan
Building upon its response to the Taylor Review in February 2018 and the consultations which were launched at that time, the government…
New budget proposal impacts on homeowners
In the latest Budget proposals the Scottish Government included a proposal to raise the additional dwelling supplement (ADS) rate from 3%…
Scotland’s New Domestic Abuse Legislation
Domestic abuse can describe a multitude of behaviour, from physical violence to exercising total control over a partner’s everyday life.…
How grandparents can help grandchildren with nursery, school or higher education costs in a tax efficient way
Having a family can be costly, so preparing early for future educational costs should be carefully considered. Recent statistics estimate…
Retail: a tough shift for workers at Christmas
A career in retail on the UK’s high streets seems a pretty hazardous affair at the moment.
According to a recent study carried out…