Alison Marr
Senior AssociateAlison provides expert legal advice to a wide range of clients including companies, individuals start-ups, public bodies, charities and financial institutions.
She advises on intellectual property matters and data protection compliance. She also has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts and providing advice on governance and compliance for public sector and charitable bodies
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The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020: Key changes and their impact
The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 introduces a modernised, phased overhaul of Scotland’s disclosure system, balancing safeguarding with fairness. Key changes include a simplified two-tier disclosure structure, mandatory PVG scheme membership for regulated roles from April 2025, and five-year PVG renewals from April 2026.
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Charities - Invisible Processing for Wealth Profiling and Fundraising
Charities work tirelessly to attract and retain regular donors—the lifeblood of their vital community services. To identify new supporters, they may turn to publicly available data or prospecting agencies. But tapping into this information raises important questions about privacy. This article explores the risks and responsibilities of using personal data in donor research and why protecting individuals’ rights must remain a top priority.
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Understanding OSCR’s New powers: What charity trustees in Scotland need to know
Part three in our series inspired by The Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 (the 2023 Act) covers important changes affecting charity governance in Scotland. This article highlights the key updates and underscores why it is essential for trustees to familiarise themselves with the changes and cooperate with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).