Ensuring business continuity in these turbulent times is challenging to say the least. The difficulties posed by coronavirus are hitting the economy hard and will continue to do so for some time. One of the worst affected areas is hospitality and entertainment which has seen an immediate and fundamental impact on events and bookings.
The modern family dynamic continues to change and has certainly moved away from its traditional form consisting of a married couple and their children. As more people are entering into a second relationship, marriage or civil partnership, it is important that they fully consider the effective succession planning options available to them, including putting a Will in place.
As the COVID-19 pandemic develops, so too does the advice for employers, taking into account government health advice and support which changes and is updated day to day. Matters have now taken a dramatic turn with the Government support measures announced on Friday 20 March and the “lockdown” initiated by the Prime Minister and First Minister last night, Monday 23 March.
At the moment we are facing an unprecedented set of circumstances which we are all largely unprepared for. Understandably there is anxiety relating to the future and about what we can do to protect ourselves and those we love.
What constitutes a “relevant filing system” for the purposes of section 1(1) of the Data Protection Act 1998? While this may sound like a rather esoteric question, it is in fact highly relevant for data controllers faced with subject access requests.