Latest Articles by Lucy Trevelyan

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   6 February, 2018

   Workplace cameras violate employees’ privacy, rules court

   Hidden workplace cameras may breach employees’ human rights, even if workers are caught on film stealing, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled.

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   31 January, 2018

   Money Laundering Directive bolstered to tackle terrorist financing

   EU bodies have released plans for further changes to the EU’s anti-money laundering framework, in response to the increased threat from terrorism in Europe.

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   27 January, 2018

   Gearing up for the EU Trade Secrets Directive

   EU member states have until 9 June 2018 to implement the Trade Secrets Directive, which aims to standardise the national laws in EU countries against the unlawful acquisition, disclosure and use of trade secrets.

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   25 January, 2018

   GDPR and staff data: the final countdown

   General Data Protection Regulation comes into force in May, with sweeping new requirements for businesses that handle personal data.

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   22 January, 2018

   European Commission proposes new VAT reforms

   The European Commission proposes allowing “more companies to enjoy the benefits of simpler VAT rules” by giving member states greater autonomy in setting VAT rates.