A London pharmacy has been fined for inappropriate handling of patient data which breached the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The Ombudsman’s role is to ensure that the people of Northern Ireland are served by a fair and efficient public administration that is committed to accountability, openness and quality service.
The principle that a client should be able to consult a solicitor in confidence without fear of having to disclose communications between them at a later date is a fundamental right that has long been recognised by common law. But how far does this protection extend?