UK Knowledge Collection | Data subject access requests, commonhold tenure, and non-financial misconduct

The High Court judgment in Ashley v HMRC has a number of practical implications for data controllers on how to manage data subject access requests, including on the scope of the search, what constitutes personal data, what a reasonable and proportionate search might be, and how to provide the data. Our Insight takes a detailed look at the issues raised. Our GDPR for HR webinar next week will also consider the impact of this case, as well as other HR-related data law and regulatory enforcement developments.

Further significant reforms affecting the residential housing sector have been proposed by the government. It intends "commonhold to become the standard tenure by the end of this Parliament" for flats in England and Wales. Our Insight assesses the changes and what they could mean for the sector, as a draft bill and consultation are expected in the second half of this year.

Finally, financial regulators, the FCA and PRA, have announced that proposed new rules and expectations on diversity and inclusion will not be taken further. The FCA has also delayed the publication of new rules and guidance on non-financial misconduct until this summer and it is expected to set out its next steps by the end of June. Our Insight considers the current position for regulated firms.

Recent Insights

High Court ruling highlights five key lessons for handling data subject access requests

Ashley v HMRC provides businesses with valuable practical guidance on how to manage responses to data subject access requests. 
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Further delay to non-financial misconduct final rules: what should UK firms do in the meantime?

It remains prudent for regulated firms to review any non-financial misconduct issues within their organisations pending publication of the FCA's final rules. 
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Government unveils plans to reinvigorate commonhold for residential ownership in England and Wales

The government has outlined its vision for a new commonhold model to replace long leasehold as the default for ownership of flats. 
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Supreme Court clarifies 10-year 'reasonable belief' requirement in adverse possession applications

The court found that the period of a reasonable belief of ownership can be at any point before making an application for adverse possession. The case highlights the need for landowners to inspect regularly for encroachment. 
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High Court judgment highlights challenges of obtaining building liability and information orders

The Technology and Construction Court's decision has offered guidance on the practical implementation of building liability and information orders: claimants must establish primary liability before applying for either order. 
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Upcoming Events

Dipping into Data | GDPR for HR

Webinar | 20 March | 16:00-16:30

A webinar summarising data-related issues in HR, including the use of AI in the workplace, data subject access requests, and ICO enforcement.
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Webinar | 22 April | 16:00-16:30

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