Tag Archives: data security

Next steps in vicarious liability – no liability for employee’s personal vendetta (UK)

Back in 2016 we commented on the increasing breadth of the vicarious liability concept as seen in a claim against supermarket chain Morrisons [here].  The store was held liable to a customer who was violently assaulted by one of its petrol station attendants in direct contravention of the criminal law, his training and all reasonable … Continue Reading

Whistleblowing hotline compliance issues in Europe – Part 3

This post continues our short series dealing with the obligations and conditions which may be imposed by EU privacy law on businesses setting up whistleblowing hotlines in the region.  See our earlier posts: Part 1  and Part 2. Specific Data Security Requirements   The use of appropriate security measures to protect personal data from unauthorised use or … Continue Reading
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