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?
The General Data Protection Regulation was first adopted by both the European Parliament and European Council in April 2016 and came into force two years later on 25th May 2018.
Payments are now due for many of the first adopters of the UK Government’s Bounce Back Loans, launched in May last year.