For individuals, subject access requests (SARs) are incredibly easy to make. They can be made in any form, including electronically (social media requests count). They don’t have to include the words “subject access request” or reference the Data Protection Act or GDPR. They can be made to anyone in the organization they want a copy […]
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The General Data Protection Regulation has been impacting data strategy in the EU and beyond since 2018. GDPR gives individuals more control than ever over how their data is used and stored by businesses. This means that businesses have to be more vigilant than ever over what data they collect, how they store it, and
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The 2018 enactment of the EU-wide GDPR created the need for organisations to radically re-think how they collect, store, and use the personal information of those they interact with. Various changes were mandated, amongst them was the need for some organisations to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO). Under the GDPR, you must appoint a DPO if:
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Maintaining relationships with customers is a priority for most businesses, assuming they want those relationships to remain positive and productive. Today, most of these relationships are nurtured over email and SMS messaging given they are a cheap and generally effective means of reaching a customer through devices they usually have about their person. Following the
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Pubs opened at the weekend, brilliant news for the industry. But in addition to creating enough space to allow for the 1m+ distancing rule, many businesses will need to brush up on their data protection awareness. The government’s high-level guidance for pubs, bars and restaurants is asking owners and operators in England to keep a
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How the hospitality industry can comply with data protection law as lockdown eases On June 23rd, Britons received the news that so many were eagerly anticipating; lockdown restrictions were finally to be eased. As of July 4th, we are allowed to return to their pubs, bars, and restaurants. However, there are certain quid pro quos
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Monday marks the two-year anniversary of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Strict regulations were introduced on May 25th 2008 on how organisations should handle customer data. Why then, even after two whole years of GDPR compliance, do organisations collect and store more customer data than they need? A recent Netwrix survey found that 61
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Outsourcing firm Serco – who are training staff to trace cases of Covid-19 for the UK government – has apologised after accidentally sharing the email addresses of almost 300 contact tracers. The error was made when it emailed new trainees to tell them about training. The company has so far recruited 21,000 staff, some of
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“Zoom bombing” is the catchphrase everyone is talking about. No, really! This is where uninvited guests crash your meetings or chat on the popular video conferencing app that are not password protected. There are large numbers of people who are still posting the Zoom meeting number online, and without any protection, bombers can simply enter
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Have you offered to help vulnerable people in your community? Have you set up any groups giving help and support during these difficult times? If so, you’re not alone as the country has been rallying round to help those most in need. Ian Hulme, Director for Regulatory Assurance at the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), has issued
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