Terrill Freese

Data is a constant subject of discussion in the context of security. Custody of personal data is heavily regulated, and systems are designed to protect anonymity, even though it can never be fully guaranteed. Security breaches are costly, not only because of the breach itself, but because of the scrutiny and liability that follow. As a result, privacy has increasingly become a value proposition for products and services that collect and retain personal information.

The UK has recently published a series of consultation papers pertaining to its Employment Rights Bill, originally introduced in October 2024 as a sweeping reshaping of UK employment law. These papers aim to clarify the goals and practicalities set out by the original, as yet codified, legislation. While the Bill is being pushed through as a cornerstone reformation effort towards employment laws in the UK. However, Many of its most consequential changes, such as protections against unfair dismissal, particularly regarding new mothers, are not totally defined in the legislation itself. These papers are designed to facilitate feedback to, and to clarify the intent behind these provisions.