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Data Protection Update (June 2010) – Mandatory Reporting of Data Breaches
by Robert Haniver
Irish data controllers are not specifically compelled by law to report the loss or improper disclosure of personal information of the public to either the Data Protection Commissioner ('the Commissioner') or the affected data subject(s).
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Europe Watch
by Helen H. Whelan
A short round-up of EU News
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Data Transfers
by Robert Haniver
Irish Data Controllers (‘Controllers’) transferring personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) must establish whether the ‘third country’ destination has adequate safeguards to protect the privacy and fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual to whom the personal data relates (the 'data subject').
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Pensions Insolvency Payment Scheme 2010
by Robert Haniver
Many defined benefit pension schemes in Ireland are experiencing serious funding difficulties have insufficient resources to meet their liabilities and are unable to provide for their members.
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Sweeping Investigations of European Consumer Websites
by Robert Haniver
Many Irish consumers turn to the Internet when looking for the best deals for goods and services.
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Quality Street
by Noelle McDonald
What are the benefits of having a risk management strategy? – Law Society Gazette January/February 2010
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Ban on Upward Only Rent Reviews
by Bernie Coleman
The Minister for Justice signed Section 132 of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act into law on 1st December 2009
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The Law in relation to Display Screen Equipment (VDUs)
The main legislation providing for the health and safety of people in the workplace is the Safety, Health and Work Act 2005 (‘The Act’).
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Multi Units Developments Bill 2009
by Angela McHugh, Solicitor, Commercial Property
At present the Houses of the Oireachtas are debating the Multi Unit Developments Bill.
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Rent Review Clauses
The Government has recently taken steps to introduce legislation banning the practice of upward only rent review clauses.
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Recession: Risk or Opportunity
A few years ago, it was difficult to get a crowd in for a breakfast meeting - Business Plus June 2009
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