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The past year has seen everything from a dramatisation of the Post Office Horizon scandal to an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment at Harrods. These are not isolated incidents. By some measures, whistleblowing claims in the employment tribunal increased by 92 per cent between 2015 and 2023. The Financial Conduct Authority alone noted 1,124 new whistleblower reports between April 2023 and March 2024. Why the sharp rise, and what does it mean for employers? Find out in Shoosmiths’ linked briefing.

Quantum computing is advancing rapidly. While there is potential for groundbreaking developments in technology, such as quantum sensing in the medical field, this new era also brings significant risks, particularly for data security. Standard cryptographic encryption, which protects personal data on regular computers, is much easier to break with the use of quantum computers. At worst, this could lead to sensitive personal data, financial information or national security secrets being harvested and decrypted, posing a threat to small and huge organisations alike. Take a look at Gowling WLG’s briefing to learn about the measures you can take right now to safeguard your sensitive information in the future.

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