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Benefits of an Outsourced Data Protection Officer

There are several benefits of an Outsourced Data Protection Officer. Therefore our DPO service is designed to satisfy an organisations legal responsibility to designate a Data Protection Officer. In brief a Data Protection Officer is responsible for overseeing an organisation’s data protection strategy and implementation. Thus they must ensure that an organisation is complying with […]

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Penetration Testing & Cyber Security Testing

penetration Testing & Cyber Security strategy

Cyber Security / Haroon

Penetration Testing & Cyber Security strategy is the method used to ethically hack a computer network. This is usually to identify, expose and solve any key vulnerabilities that could pose a risk to your IT eco system. When you look at any business or organisation in today’s landscape, IT assets and the internet of things

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Data Protection Guidance for Schools

Data Governance / Usman

Our Data Protection Guidance for Schools has received great feedback. How best to maintain data protection compliance in schools is a recurring question within our network. Since leaving the EU many education providers are now turning to the information commissioner’s office for formal guidance. We have attached a link below directing you towards the official

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Subject Access Request Explained

Data Governance / Usman

Subject Access Request Explained. With a clear surge in businesses receiving data subject access requests many organisations are turning to the information commissioner’s office for guidance. We have attached a link below directing you towards the official ICO website. This will outline their formal instructions for business. Subject Access Request: What is the right of

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uk Data Protection Post Brexit

Data Governance / Haroon

UK Data Protection Post Brexit

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What is PECR

Data Governance / Haroon

Although the following information is factually correct please don’t use the points outlined in this blog as a basis for making a business decision without consulting with one of our qualified consultants first. Here at Compliance Direct Solutions Ltd, we have recently observed a growing number of businesses approaching us regarding PECR compliance. In response

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Dan Pearce Sells Homes

Data Governance / Haroon

Service: Small Business Solution & Help Desk The following case study is designed to provide an insight into the partnership between Dan Pearce Sells Homes (DPSH) and Compliance Direct Solutions Ltd (CDS). As one of Yorkshire leading estate agencies, Dan Pearce Sells Homes have undergone some serious growth in the last two years. DPSH have

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5 Compliance Tips When Home Working

Data Governance / Haroon

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

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Keys to appointing your DPO

Data Governance / Haroon

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

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