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What does Representative mean? In data protection practice, a “representative” (often called an EU representative or UK GDPR representative) is the local point of contact appointed by a controller or processor that is not established in the relevant territory. The term is defined in legislation: Article 27 EU GDPR and Article 27 UK GDPR. A representative must be a natural or legal person established in the Union (EEA) for EU GDPR (in a Member State where the relevant data subjects are located), or in the UK for UK GDPR, designated in writing. Core features: acts on the controller’s or processor’s behalf regarding GDPR obligations; maintains records...

UN Guiding Principles (UNGPs) and Business: Corporate Responsibility to Respect Human Rights, Legal Risks, Due Diligence and Practical Steps for In-house Lawyers

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What are the UNGPs?

In June 2011, the UN Human Rights Council gave unanimous approval to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). The Council tasked the UN special Representative, Professor John Ruggie, to operationalise the previously issued ‘Protect, Respect and Remedy Framework’, following three years of Research and Consultations undertaken worldwide. His remit was to provide concrete, practical guidance for implementation. The UNGPs comprise the third and final report and arise from extensive engagement with stakeholder groups, including governments, business enterprises and associations, individuals and communities directly affected by enterprise activities across different regions and in various parts of the world, civil society, and experts in numerous areas of law and policy relevant to the UNGPs. This wide consultation sought to build a global platform for action, capable of supporting practical steps across the whole world.

What is the core responsibility for business under the UNGPs?

Under the UNGPs, the core responsibility of business is to respect human rights. It applies to all business. There are no exceptions...

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