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This card represents the law post-GDPR implementation. Please see our summary GDPR card here
The definition of personal data is contained in Data Protection Act 2018, section 3
Personal data under the DPA 2018 has to be interpreted consistently with the definition of personal data in the GDPR
Personal data is defined in a more detailed way than under the Data Protection Act 1998 and there are tighter restrictions on employers, as data controllers, on processing personal data
This means that the GDPR and the DPA 2018 must be read side by side
The GDPR has direct effect across all EU member states although member states can make provisions for how it applies in each country.
This card represents the law post-GDPR implementation. Please see our summary GDPR card here
The definition of personal data is contained in Data Protection Act 2018, section 3
Personal data under the DPA 2018 has to be interpreted consistently with the definition of personal data in the GDPR
Personal data is defined in a more detailed way than under the Data Protection Act 1998 and there are tighter restrictions on employers, as data controllers, on processing personal data
This means that the GDPR and the DPA 2018 must be read side by side
The GDPR has direct effect across all EU member states although member states can make provisions for how it applies in each country.
Under the Data Protection Act 1998 there were provisions relating to 'sensitive personal data'. Under the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, there is no definition of 'sensitive personal data'
Under the GDPR there are 'special categories' of personal data which largely reflect the categories which were previously known as 'sensitive personal data'
Under the Data Protection Act 1998 there were provisions relating to 'sensitive personal data'. Under the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, there is no definition of 'sensitive personal data'
Under the GDPR there are 'special categories' of personal data which largely reflect the categories which were previously known as 'sensitive personal data'
Under the DPA 1998 one of the categories of information that was defined as ‘data’ was information which is recorded as part of a 'relevant filing system'. Under the GDPR and the DPA 2018 there is no reference to a 'relevant filing system' although there is a short definition of a filing sysytem
Under the DPA 1998 one of the categories of information that was defined as ‘data’ was information which is recorded as part of a 'relevant filing system'. Under the GDPR and the DPA 2018 there is no reference to a 'relevant filing system' although there is a short definition of a filing sysytem
This card represents the law post-GDPR implementation. Please see our summary GDPR card here for an overview
Only information that qualifies as personal data under the Data Protection Act2018 (the “DPA 2018”) enjoys the protections that the DPA 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation confers
This card represents the law post-GDPR implementation. Please see our summary GDPR card here for an overview
Only information that qualifies as personal data under the Data Protection Act2018 (the “DPA 2018”) enjoys the protections that the DPA 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation confers
An inciteful article from Emplaw authors, Gowling WLG, taking a look at the recent CJEU ruling that, in order to comply with the EU Working Time Directive, employers are obliged to maintain reliable records, and how the decision may affect UK employers. For the article click here For the Emplaw case summary and link to full report, click here
Maternity rights and obligations have led the way this month. Whilst the Consultation on extending redundancy protection for pregnant women and new parents closed last month and the response is awaited, we saw the Women and Equalities Committee, not only publish its submissions to the consultation but also introduce a Bill to prevent women on maternity leave from being made redundant. Meanwhile the TUC has published a new guide on pregnancy, breastfeeding and health and safety. Case wise, the Court of Appeal rules that it was not unlawful to pay a lower rate of shared parental pay than maternity pay.
Your intelligent one-stop monthly read to keep you up to date. This month’s edition includes Need To Know information such as a new EHRC helpline for advisors and Guidance on IR 35, as well as updates on the legislation flowing from The Good Work Plan and links to the latest from Emplaw authors, including a webinar on TUPE and Insolvency and Neurodiversity, autism and the workplace
For Emplaw subscribers, there are also professional summaries of the latest key cases with links to full reports
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