Questions tagged [united-kingdom]
For questions specific to the United Kingdom. Note that the UK does not have a common legal system across its jurisdictions - consider using [scotland] or [england-and-wales] or [northern-ireland].
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Do I have the right to my foot mould/model from my Chiropodist?
I got some orthotic insoles made by a Chiropodist (Podiatrist) in the UK.
I would like to get the 3D model or the mould cast from my foot from them.
They claim they don't have either. Since these are ...
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What exactly is a decision wrt. GDPR Automated individual decision-making?
The GDPR Article 22 provides rights relating to automated individual decision-making, including profiling. It starts:
The data subject shall have the right not to be subject to a decision based ...
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Challenge the appointment of the prime minister
Today's choice of prime minister by the king was pretty obvious.
But in general: Can I legally challenge that the king appointed X for prime minister? I could e.g. argue that the majority of the MPs ...
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How specific does the information need to be relating to personal information transfer between data controllers?
When personal information is transferred between data controllers the GDPR imposses certain requirements. Among these are information that must be provided to the data subject. As I understand it ...
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As organisations, why are UK government departments not registered on Companies House or counterparts (like the Charity Commission)?
When dealing with a company, Companies House provides a wealth of information about them. As a software developer, most important in this regard are things like their company number, which serves as ...
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Is it legal to remove the SIM from your car?
There is a youtube video about data collection by cars. They suggest the solution of removing the SIM card from your car. They address some technical problems, such as getting access to the SIM card,...
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Are airports allowed to charge whatever they like for 'drop-off' areas?
This question has been rumbling in my head for some time, but was prompted by an article about taxi drivers striking due to an airport surcharge on their passengers. I don't fly often but know those ...
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School Online Lessons
I go to a private school but I am funded by the council and I had covid a few weeks ago and they refused to give online lesson because "that is not what we do" is that true? Also to note is ...
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Is an international student at greater risk of or from a cannabis possession charge in the UK?
Suppose Adam is an international student on a student visa in the UK. Suppose Adam is a recreational user of cannabis, hashish or similar, with no criminal history and no history (either on UK police ...
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Amazon account security breach
I have received an email from Amazon reporting a security breach on my account (which I do not believe it is genuine and it happens often because of my dynamic IP).
I have requested further details (...
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In Blackadder Goes Forth, Corporal Punishment, Captain Darling (Counsel for Prosecution) is a defense witness. Is this allowed in a court martial?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_tdLCFRaPY&t=152s
Basically, Lieutenant George (accidentally called to be the defense counsel, because Baldrick sent for the wrong person) tries to get Captain ...
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Is it legal to photograph a nosy neighbour?
If I had an intimidating neighbour that frequently stood their side of our garden fence staring at me and my family whilst we were in the garden (or even at times in the house), would it be legal for ...
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Can computer performance metrics be personal data?
ScorecardResearch is a major data collection organisation that serves code onto some major UK web sites. Their privacy policy mentions a lot of tracking, including "hardware or device ...
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Is it legal to discriminate on marital status for car insurance/pensions etc.?
In 2012 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that gender is no longer allowed to be a factor when premiums are calculated for "everything from pensions to car and life insurance".
I ...
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What drink riding law applies to electrically assisted pedal cycles?
TL/DR: Is the DUI law for the base class of E-bikes the same as for motor vehicles, or the same as for pedal cycles?
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Bicycles with electric motors have various categories. The lowest ...
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