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Cyber Essentials 2026: what the changes mean for data protection

Cyber security and data protection go hand in hand. If your business holds personal data about customers, employees or suppliers, you have a responsibility to keep that information secure. Under the UK GDPR, organisations must use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction or damage. One useful starting […]

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UK GDPR principles and the Data Protection 2018 Act explained

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What are the GDPR principles? The GDPR principles form the foundation of UK data protection law. Every organisation processing personal data should understand and apply them. The seven principles are: Rather than viewing these as separate rules, organisations should consider them throughout every stage of handling personal data. What is the Data Protection Act 2018?

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Data Protection Act 2018 vs UK GDPR: what’s the difference?

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What’s the difference? Data protection can be confusing, especially when terms like UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 are often used together. Many businesses are unsure whether they are the same thing, whether they replace each other, or what they need to do to stay compliant. The reality is that both work together

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Hasn’t GDPR gone away now?

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So, what happened to GDPR after Brexit? Brexit happened. Prime Ministers have come and gone. We’ve all survived countless password resets. Yet one question still pops up surprisingly often: “Hasn’t GDPR gone away now?” It’s an understandable question, but the answer is a simple no. GDPR didn’t disappear after Brexit. It evolved into UK GDPR

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What does GDPR actually mean for your business?

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What does GDPR actually mean for your business? If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably heard about GDPR countless times. But what does it actually mean for your business? Is it just a privacy policy? A cookie banner? Something your IT provider deals with? The answer is no. If your business collects customer details, employs

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5 GDPR myths that small businesses still believe

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UK data protection and GDPR For UK SMEs, data protection can feel like one more compliance headache. The trouble is that a lot of small businesses still rely on half-truths. That can lead to poor decisions, unnecessary admin, or worse, avoidable mistakes. Here are five myths worth clearing up. Myth 1: “A privacy policy is

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Why data protection training matters more than ever

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It probably isn’t a hacker you need to worry about… When people think about data breaches, they often picture a shadowy hacker in a dark room, trying to break into company systems. The reality is usually far less dramatic. It isn’t a hacker you need to worry about, it’s Dave leaving his printouts on the

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