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.
Over the last few days, we have seen a marked increase in the steps being taken by employers to protect their staff and clients from the impact of coronavirus. Health concerns remain paramount, but businesses also need to continue operating where possible and an inevitable part of limiting the spread of the virus and ensuring business continuity is the sharing of personal data.
Cuthbertson v Murray Bain T/A Harelaw Equestrian Centre [2020] SC EDIN 3 reminds us of the famous Rolling Stones song, ‘Wild Horses’, and of how important it is not to let ‘wild horses drag you away’ from the crucial task of early investigation and in-gathering of evidence after an accident.
The World Health Organization has labelled the coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic. It is anticipated the UK will soon switch to tactics aimed at delaying the spread of coronavirus, rather than containing it.