Data protection and IT

As information technology continues to evolve, legislation must also change. It affects everything from data protection and online selling to internet policies for employees.

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Data protection and IT - overview

As technology continues to evolve, legislation has developed to keep pace. It affects everything from data protection and online selling to internet policies for employees.

Data protection - overview

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regulates how your business processes personal information. All businesses must comply with the data protection principles.

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IT law - overview

As part of your IT management, which includes purchasing and maintaining IT, you should make sure you understand and manage any legal issues involved.

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Internet and email law

Communicating and selling online is subject to the same laws as 'traditional' business, and often brings added complications. Read our overview.

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Purchasing IT FAQs

How to go about purchasing hardware, software and IT systems for your business, licensing and what to do if your IT solution fails to work properly.

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Using software legally

Illegal software can carry viruses as well as leaving you open to prosecution. Make sure you stay within the law when you buy business software.

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The Freedom of Information Act and your trade secrets

Public bodies have to release information they hold on you. These tips will make sure nothing confidential gets into the public domain inadvertently.

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Your website and the law

There are a number of legal issues you need to be aware of when building your website, from intellectual property protection to advertising and distance selling rules.