Managing Partner at Buckworths law firm

and an adviser for start-ups, explains the complexity of data protection compliance and everything you need to be aware of before launching your business.

how you can create mailing lists, privacy policies, processing conditions and consent

responding to subject access and deletion requests

The rules on marketing emails vary depending on the nature of the recipient

Publicly available personal data remains personal data and subject to the Data Protection Act 2018

Walk away with a privacy policy in place which must reflect actual practices with regards to personal data

Read Michael's follow-up blog on how to get it right with GDPR

Michael Buckworth, adviser for start-ups, explains the complexity of data protection laws and what you need to know before launching your business.

Lunch and Learn: Nailing GDPR in five easy steps

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The complexity of data protection laws, and what to be aware of before launching your business.

Enterprise Nation has helped thousands of people start and grow their businesses. Led by founder, Emma Jones CBE, Enterprise Nation connects you to the resources and expertise to help you succeed.

Lunch and Learn: How to protect your brand

Why a trade mark is the only way to protect your business's name, and how to future-proof your brand.

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Engage with like-minded business owners across the UK, make new connections, ask and answer questions, share ideas. skills, experiences, and opinions.

I am a qualified solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales and the founder of <a href=&apos;http://www.buckworths.com/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Buckworths</a>, the only law firm in the UK working exclusively with start-ups and high growth businesses. Buckworths works across multiple sectors, including Technology, Fin-Tech, Restaurants and Hospitality, Fashion and Fashion-Tech, Bio-Tech and Med-Tech, Blockchain, and more. My passion for entrepreneurialism has led me to advise on the countless of start-ups over the last ten years across multiple industry sectors. For several years, I have been a regular speaker at industry events encouraging entrepreneurs to take the next step in their start-up journey.
Recently, I also published my first Amazon Best Seller, Built On Rock - the busy entrepreneur&apos;s legal guide to start-up success. Advising on the risks and pitfalls to avoid when setting up your own business, I wrote this book to make the complicated aspects of start-up law simple. Available on Amazon and in all good bookstores.

Franchising

Whether you are a franchisor looking to rapidly expand and develop your network, or if you are thinking about franchising your existing business, or if you are a prospective franchisee looking to operate a franchise that allows you to use a reputable brand’s intellectual property/know-how; carries lower risk; and comes with a better return, we can help you. We offer services that include, franchise agreement drafting and reviews, as well as franchise resales and exits.

I am the Founder of The Nutrient Gap, which is a food consulting company providing label compliance, food label reviews and training on a National and local level for all food businesses.
New Legislation is always daunting and the repercussions of failing to comply can be very costly if you are not sure what is required. The Nutrient Gap can provide you with cost effective price packages and advice on nutritional facts, labelling and digital menus for all aspects of your business.
Being Compliant &amp; Transparent
Being compliant and transparent with your ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and labels will add value to your food business, build trust with your consumer, allowing them more informed choices, which will result in more profit.
Food Label Review Service
Our food label review compliance reports ensure all mandatory information is declared along with field of vision requirements.
Pack Copy Creation
Working alongside you, we build the pack copy to ensure your GSP has the correct information available when designing your label.
Nutritional Profiling
We provide nutritional information for your product through database profiling and advanced theories in recipe calculation, ensuring your product is profiled accurately.
Ingredient List &amp; Allergen Profiling
What is in your product is a very important part of the legislation. We check the data sheets which make up your recipes and profile your ingredient list &amp; allergens to ensure accuracy and consistency. We also check the  additives used in your products are approved for use in food in the UK &amp; EU and their conditions of use.
Novel Foods Identification
Checking the Novel Foods Catalogue and advising against the Novel Foods Regulations
Nutrition &amp; Health Claims
When designing products with nutrition or health claims in mind, or thinking about adding a claim to an existing product, it is important that you fully understand the legislation involved, and how you formulate your product.  Our food label review for Health &amp; Nutrition claims ensures it is compliant with all the recommended requirements.
I am fully trained with qualifications in nutrition, sports nutrition nutrition labelling, supplement labelling, baby food labelling, pet food labelling, and advanced recipe calculation. I am accredited by and a Member of <a href=&apos;https://www.rsph.org.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>The Royal Society of Public Health</a>.

Nutrition & Regulatory Advisor

Georgina Stewart

I am the Founder of The Nutrient Gap, which is a food consulting company providing label compliance, food label reviews and training on a National and local level for all food businesses.
New Legislation is always daunting and the repercussions of failing to comply can be very costly if you are not sure what is required. The Nutrient Gap can provide you with cost effective price packages and advice on nutritional facts, labelling and digital menus for all aspects of your business.

Lunch and Learn: Nailing GDPR in five easy steps

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