GDPR compliance still lagging
More than one year after implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), nearly one-third of companies doing business in the EU have failed to achieve compliance with the regulation. Further, only 57% of those tasked with managing organisational GDPR compliance express confidence that their business is actually following the rules (EBA).
Solicitors’ Professional Indemnity Insurance market update
Our team of experts in the legal professional indemnity (PI) insurance market have been warning since early 2018 on the impending tightening up of this market and what it means for increases in rates and the availability of cover. We believe firms need to know what they will be facing as they seek to renew their PI cover so that they can start working with their broker to get the best deal and manage their budgetary requirements.
Implications of Stamp Duty Land Tax Changes
Brexit uncertainty has cast a dark shadow on the UK since the referendum in 2016. Following that date, the property market started to show signs of a slowdown, forcing the Government look for ways to stimulate the sector. A popular tool in the Government’s arsenal has been recent amendments to stamp duty land tax (SDLT). Unfortunately, many within the sector feel there has been an imbalance of help. Whereas some sections of the property market have been offered a property lifeline, others feel persecuted and exploited.
Hayes Connor appointed as data protection supplier to Communication Workers Union
Data breach and cybersecurity specialist Hayes Connor Solicitors has been appointed to deliver data protection claims support to nearly 200,000 members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU). CWU is the largest union for the communications industry in the UK and includes members from the postal, telecoms, mobile, administration and financial sectors. Members of the organisation include the Royal Mail, Telefonica 02, UK Mail and BT, EE, Virgin Media and Santander.
Landmark introduces free report re-ordering service to support homebuyers facing lengthy transaction timescales
Landmark Information, the property, land and environmental data specialist, has introduced a free report re-ordering service on all of its RiskView Residential environmental report orders. Research from Gazeal reveals that the time it takes to sell a home in the UK has increased by a week in the last year, with large regional variances of up to 20% increases in Luton, for example.
Fridays at Quill
Nothing slows down on Fridays at Quill – or indeed in many places within the legal profession. We all know that Friday busyness is typified in the conveyancing sector when exchanges take place, dictated by most house buyers’ preference to move home at the end of the week.
Subject Access Requests: What are they and how do they work?
A Subject Access Request is the right of access, commonly referred to as subject access, and anyone for whom we hold data has the right to obtain a copy of their personal data as well as other supplementary information. It is there to help those whose data we handle understand how we are using their data, and check we are doing it lawfully.
OneSearch Direct release quick quote calculator for Stewart Title Indemnity Policies
Today OneSearch Direct announced that it has integrated Stewart Title’s indemnity policies within OneSearch Direct’s online portal, enabling users to obtain Quick Quotes and order policies through a streamlined workflow. To celebrate the launch, OneSearch are hosting a prize draw, giving all Quick Quote users the chance to win a £250 Amazon card AND £250 to the charity of the winner’s choice.
