Did Brexit really kill the UK GDPR? A lot of people were confused (and rightly so) as the 31st of December came and went. What I’m going to do here is unpick the information on GDPR from all the confusion around the Trade Deal announced at the very last minute by the UK Government and […]
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Jul
Jul
There are many questions around why a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is needed and what their role is in an organisation. In this post, I’ll answer common questions that have been asked by organisations seeking to comply with the GDPR and DPA and from those looking to take on a DPO role. What is the […]
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May
May
As discussed in our previous blog post: 4 Working from Home Security Tips, many organization have changed the way they connect and communicate in their new working from home (WFH) environments. Therefore organisations must adjust data protection controls to account for changes that the pandemic has brought in our new working environments. The development of COVID-19 […]
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May
May
In 2019, the ICO fined Marriott Hotels £99 million under the GDPR for not undertaking sufficient due diligence to secure its systems when it acquired Starwood Hotels Group. This resulted in 339 million unprotected guest records being exposed. Elizabeth Denham, Information Commissioner stated: “The GDPR makes it clear that organisations must be accountable for the […]
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May
May
Are you fully compliant to the GDPR and DPA 2018? Can you prove it? Want to learn more on how to ensure evidence of compliance? If so, this webinar is for you. Register for the webinar: Data Protection: What Constitutes ‘Evidence of Compliance?’ The session covers: Data protection due diligence. How much is enough? […]
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May
May
Previously known as ‘privacy by design’, “data protection by design and default” has always been part of the UK Data Protection Law. But the key change is with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) now making it a legal requirement. The GDPR requires you to put in place appropriate technical and organisational measures to implement […]
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Apr
Apr
Do you understand the principle of Data Protection by Design & Default? Does your organisation adhere to this much over-looked data protection requirement? If not, you aren’t alone. Register for the webinar: How to Implement Data Protection by Design & Default The session will cover: What is Data Protection by Design and how do […]
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Apr
Apr
What is a Data Privacy Impact Assessment? When do you need to conduct one? Join us for this pragmatic and informative webinar hosted by our Data Privacy & Protection expert, Ursula Baye. Ursula discusses the goals and objectives of this critical data protection requirement. She walks you through a simple step-by-step demonstration of how to […]
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Mar
Mar
Both the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) require organisations to document how they process and transfer personal data from one location to another. And it’s the first critical step in conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) to identify and address the associated security risks in this process. Join […]
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Feb
Feb
Data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) are a legal requirement for GDPR, to ensure people’s private and sensitive data remains secure and isn’t misused. In this article, our security experts explain when you should conduct a DPIA and the benefits to you of doing so. When might a data protection impact assessment be used? DPIAs are […]
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