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David Gourlay explains why public sector cybersecurity needs a tailored legal approach.
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A different kind of target
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The Court of Appeal recently heard an appeal from an order striking out most of the individual claims in a collective action arising from a data breach. Robin Hopkins analyses a landmark ruling.

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Roderick Morton examines the outcome of a recent First-tier Tribunal case where a planning consultant sought information about a local authority’s handling of planning enforcement.

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Charlotte Smith assesses the likely impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling on the aggregation of public interest arguments when applying exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

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AI in the UK public sector
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Information governance and AI
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AI in Local Government
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When is information “held” under FOI?
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Adoption records – PLWG best practice: a guide
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Practical tips for DSARs
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Disclosure of confidential information
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Data protection prosecutions and employer liability
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Councillors’ rights of access to information
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The public sector and compliance with GDPR
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Facial recognition in schools
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