5 Compliance Tips When Home Working. As life after the coronavirus pandemic start to unfold there are a growing number of people working remotely. With this in mind the importance of data protection and information security has never been more significant. The government’s new advice promotes home work to curb Covid-19 spread. While seen as […]
Keys to appointing your DPO, what to consider? Keys to appointing your DPO. DPOs or Data Protection Officers assist organisations to monitor internal compliance. They inform and advise senior leadership and the workforce on your data protection obligations. By providing advice regarding Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) they also act as a contact point for
what is an audit and why should you be doing them annually? For many its the first step on the journey to GDPR compliance for others its an annual exercise to reassure and robust the already embedded GDPR best practise. In basic English, an audit provides a clear and definable assessment of whether your organisation
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First GDPR Fine Hits UK Pharmacy. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) had been investigating and urging the organisation to acknowledge their mandatory obligation to comply with GDPR and other best practices. GDPR Milestone: UK Pharmacy Slapped with Historic Fine – What Every Business Must Learn: On December 17, 2019, the UK Information Commissioner’s
6 Small Business GDPR Hacks. The Independent surveyed small business owners, revealing staggering results. Many confessed ignorance about GDPR, endangering millions of personal records. Half of 1,000 business owners were baffled by data protection rules. Intrigued by this, I’ll delve into key compliance insights from my experience. Background For Small Business: In 2023, numerous small
The Future of Data Protection: A Look Back at the Impact of GDPR. In 2018, data protection reform significantly shaped the landscape across the UK & EEA. Nearly 600 days have passed since the implementation of GDPR, prompting an examination into the regulatory influence on industries. As incidents continue to grow in frequency, businesses are
The Crucial Role of a Data Protection Officer in Dentistry. Dr Prabjhot Haire is owner and head cosmetic dentist at one of Greater Manchester’s leading cosmetic and dental care providers. They have a mixed client base consisting of both private and NHS patients. I had the pleasure of meeting her last week to discuss how
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Our blog focuses on Data Governance & Compliance within the education sector. CDS’ Sales Director, Harry Hameed, met with a governor at a local school o discuss how he felt data protection and information security affected the education sector. Read on for some valuable insights and advice on GDPR / DPA 18 within education.
Unlocking Data Security: Strategies from Multinationals to Sole Traders. From multinationals to sole traders in the interconnected business landscape. The impact of the General Data Protection Regulations and the Data Protection Act 2018 is evident on a significant majority of enterprises operating within the UK and Europe. Encompassing multinational corporations and small sole traders alike.
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