As the end of January approaches, the GDPR deadline edges ever closer. Here, law firm Sackers outlines 10 key points firms should look to get on top of before 25 May
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which come into operation on 25 May, will mark a sea-change in data law. Advisers, pension schemes and employers all need to be aware of their new obligations or risk potentially serious financial consequences, according to Sackers. Partner Claire Carey said: "The GDPR will introduce new contractual obligations, increase the information that needs to be given to individuals, and enhance reporting obligations in the event of a breach - with minister of state for digital, Matt Hancock, saying its aim is to give the UK 'one of the most robus...
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