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UK GDPR principles and the Data Protection 2018 Act explained

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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Safe vs unsafe AI use

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AI in business AI is transforming how organisations operate. However, without strong data protection practices in place, it can just as quickly introduce significant risk. The difference between safe and unsafe AI use often comes down to how effectively core data protection principles are applied in practice. Drawing on insights from our data protection experts,

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Would you share this with a stranger?

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A quick AI question worth asking Before you paste that data into an AI tool, pause for a moment and ask yourself a simple question: would I share this with a stranger? Because, in many cases, that is effectively what you are doing. Why this matters more than you think AI tools are powerful and

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The Booking.com scam: what you need to know

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Online platforms like Booking.com have become a target for scammers who impersonate hotels or the platform itself. After making a real booking, customers may receive a message claiming there’s an issue with payment or confirmation. These messages often include a link to a fake website designed to steal personal and payment details. Because the booking

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