Laings Introduces Exclusive Patek Philippe Section in Glasgow Boutique

The Luxury Jeweller Celebrates a Long-standing Partnership with the Swiss Watchmaker

Laings, the esteemed family-owned jeweller, has revealed a newly dedicated Patek Philippe section within its flagship store in Glasgow, Scotland reflecting the luxury and sophistication synonymous with the Swiss watch brand.

Situated on the ground floor of the store, this new space epitomises the opulence and elegance that have become hallmarks of Patek Philippe. The area features an exquisite hanging mirror that captures the historic design of Laing’s Rowan House, harmoniously merging classical architecture with contemporary sophistication. A striking Patek Philippe lightbox, set within a marble façade, provides a focal point, creating an inviting ambiance for visitors.

The construction of this section employs Crema Marfil Marble and Emperador Dark Marble, lending a refined and sophisticated air to the environment. This meticulous attention to detail underscores Laings’ commitment to providing an unparalleled shopping experience.

Laings’ Managing Director remarked on the inauguration: “Our long-standing relationship with Patek Philippe, spanning more than twenty years, reflects our dedication to exceptional service and client satisfaction. It is a privilege to offer the people of Glasgow access to the unparalleled craftsmanship of this iconic brand. We eagerly anticipate welcoming clients to our new showroom, where they can appreciate the historic intricacies and innovative advancements that define Patek Philippe.”

In celebration of this launch, Laings Glasgow will host the Patek Philippe Exhibition Collection from July 30 to August 2. This exclusive event will showcase some of the most eagerly anticipated timepieces of 2024 alongside timeless classics, offering clients a unique opportunity to explore and try on these exceptional watches.

This development follows the recent grand reopening of Laings in the meticulously refurbished B-listed Rowan House on Buchanan Street, a project made possible by a £5 million investment. Spanning 7,000 square feet across two floors, the new showroom provides an expansive and luxurious retail space, further cementing Laings’ position as a premier destination for fine jewellery and timepieces.

Disclaimer:

This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of Laings or Patek Philippe.

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Post-Brexit: data protection
Card processor sends sensitive data to wrong address
24 August 2022

Worldline SA subsidiary Payone GmbH has been accused of breaching data protection rules after it sent sensitive employee payroll information to the wrong address by accident. The Worldline Group holdS a 60% stake in the Frankfurt based company who have a small UK market presence.

In June 2021, one of Payone GmbH’s ex UK employees (the data subject) received a “potential data breach notification” from the firm advising him that his salary, National Insurance data, nationality (Special Category Data) was amongst various bits of information sent to an incorrect home address.

This included personal information such as the former employees name, age and address.  It also included details such as the date of birth and the amount of annual work bonus he received in his bank account amongst other identifiable data.

Payone GmbH confirmed that this document was sent out in error following an employee making a mistake when re-entering data processed by their third-party payroll provider.  The error arose when the employee was fulfilling an Article 15 GDPR request. The error was spotted by the data subject when he noticed in an email version of the document that the postal address was incorrect. An attempt to notify Payone GmbH of the error went in vain as the document was already irretrievably despatched.

The data subject was alarmed with the incident which exposed him to the possibility of fraudulent activity, amidst reasonable fears his data could end up on the dark web and used by criminals.  Habitually resident in the UK he complained to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in June 2021. He similarly raised the concern in Germany via The Hessian Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (HBDI).

The ICO reprimanded Payone GmbH for the error in their final decision letter.
Similarly, the HBDI cited a violation of Article 5(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) relating to integrity and confidentiality.

The ICO stated in their July 2021 findings that Payone GmbH, “should take steps to ensure that all personal data records are accurate and up to date. Holding inaccurate information, such as addresses, does increase the risk of personal data breaches and poses risks to the security of information”.

The HBDI confirmed in their October 2021 findings that Payone GmbH had taken remedial action. They concluded that a monetary fine would not be imposed on Payone GmbH as they had taken technical and organisational steps in response to the data breach. Data subjects could now request their data in an autonomous portal.

The GDPR, which came into effect in 2018, gave the Information Commissioner’s Office greater powers to tackle data breaches. The new ‘UK GDPR’ charts its own course after Brexit whilst seeking to maintain EU GDPR adequacy.  In extreme scenarios, organisations face penalties of up to £20m or 4 per cent of their global worldwide turnover, whichever is more.

In the years prior to GDPR, the ICO fines were capped at £500,000.

The data subject said: “I am just glad I spotted it; they were going to resend the document again to another wrong address. Prior to Brexit the process would have been commenced via the ICO who in turn would liaise with the HBDI on the data subjects’ behalf; but I found myself communicating with both authorities separately which was an additional step but in the end was surprisingly
effective. Unfortunately, Payone GmbH again sent my incorrect address to the
Workers Pension Trust in January 2022, and documents yet again went to the wrong address. In my opinion they have not learned from the first time and my complaint is sitting with the ICO yet again”.

The former employee is pursuing a remedy under Article 82 UK GDPR via
the Court’s of England & Wales.

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