Avoiding falling foul of the risks related to non-compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is crucial for businesses, not only from a financial perspective but, to protect their reputations as well. more»
Last month, Facebook backtracked on using facial recognition technology to automatically detect the faces of its users after a US court deemed the software an invasion of “private affairs and concrete interests”. The software sent “tag suggestions” to users if their faces appeared in recently uploaded photographs, whether or not they had been tagged in them. more»
Facing the anxiety-inducing effects of a systems hack is stressful for many SME owners. It's even worse for SME owners who don't operate in the tech or I.T industries, where many simply don't know where to start if their systems have been breached. more»
Even huge multi-nationals with large privacy teams struggle with the European rules around cookies – for SMEs, it’s a veritable minefield. There are so many questions to contend with: do […] more»
Becoming your own boss will no doubt feel rewarding at times. However, to get it off the ground is not always easy. There are many things a new business will need to consider and plan before launching. As a business owner and lawyer, I'll reflect on those issues. more»
40% of all crime in the UK is fraud related. Yet whenever we talk to people about fraud and scams, they immediately joke about calls from BT about their internet […] more»
Award-winning solicitor and founder of A City Law Firm Karen Holden explains the pros and cons of online legal templates. The internet affords many businesses a wide range of online […] more»
If you're running a profitable franchise overseas, is that success guaranteed to transfer in the UK? more»
Whilst the headlines really grab our attention, the true story of Supermac’s trademark victory is a little different. more»
What happens when your franchisor enters administration? Is your franchise agreement automatically terminated? more»
