Data protection and legal issues
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
Overview of the UK GDPR, its principles, rules and requirements for the collection and processing of personal data
Using personal data in your business or other organisation from 1 January 2021
What action you need to take regarding data protection and data flows with the EU/EEA
Northern Ireland and personal data flows from the EU after 1 January 2021 - key actions
How to ensure you have safeguards in place for cross-border data transfers after 1 January 2021
EU Exit: ICO's resources on data protection and EU exit
Guides, tools and other resources to help businesses comply with data protection law after 1 January 2021
Sample IT policies, disclaimers and notices
Free templates for IT policies and forms, including website disclaimers, copyright notices and privacy statements
Privacy and data protection in direct marketing
What steps you must take to protect your customers' privacy and data and comply with the law when carrying out email, telephone or any other direct marketing
The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act
What is the Freedom of Information Act, who does it apply to, and how can it affect the commercial interests of your private business
Protecting intellectual property
How to conduct an audit of your business' intellectual property rights and take steps to protect and secure your IP
Selling online: consumer contracts
Understand the laws applying to online contracts including the formation of online contracts, essential terms, electronic signatures and digital certificates