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Biometric Data and CDD Checks: A Data Protection Perspective

Introduction Client due diligence (CDD) checking is an important aspect of the work of all law firms and one which the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in particular regards a

SRA Issue New QWE Guidance

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have published an updated version of its guidance entitled “Meeting our standards for good qualifying work experience”. This offers detail

Data (Use and Access) Bill – the potential impact on DSARs and vexatious requests

Introduction The Data (Use and Access) Bill, introduced on 23 October 2024, is a welcome move by this government to modernise and refine key elements of the data protection landsca

SRA’s Sham Litigation Warning Notice: Key issues for UK solicitors

ntroduction On 13 January 2025, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) issued a new Sham Litigation Warning Notice highlighting concerns around “sham litigation.” This notice un

LSB want to strengthen ethics and the rule of law

At their first Board meeting of 2025, the Legal Services Board (LSB) considered a draft policy statement about professional ethics and the rule of law which it states represents i