Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham has launched a series of blogs to set the facts straight about the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This week Denham covered the myths around consent. The aim of GDPR is to create a higher standard for data protection, including consent. “Consent under the current data protection law has always […]
North London council fined after parking ticket system flaw leaves personal information at risk
Islington Council failed to keep up to 89,000 people’s information secure on its parking ticket system website. That was the conclusion of an Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) investigation which has resulted in a £70,000 fine for the London borough. Islington Council’s Ticket Viewer system allows people to see a CCTV image or video of their alleged […]
GDPR: My business has had a data breach, what next?
Any type of data breach, whether due to an external hacking incident or an internal staff error, is a significant issue that needs immediate attention. A key aspect of the legal requirements surrounding a data breach is to demonstrate that your business or organisation takes the issue very seriously and is proactively seeking to not […]
Point sadly proven – WannaCry ransomware (and the rest) shows why enterprises need to plan for chaos
While the WannaCry ransomware infections now seem to be declining from their peak last month, the chaos following the global attack is far from over. The malware that swept around the world infected more than 300,000 computers in 100 countries, and continues to hit companies such as Honda, shutting down production. In the UK, NHS […]
Should GDPR protect data on our dust? Robo vacuums enter the big data business
Smart vacuum cleaners are not just for cleaning, they can map out our home, and the data they collect would have value: but in the era of GDPR can this really happen? These days, selling us a product seems to be the least of the objectives of companies in the business of selling products. Because […]
The new UK Data Protection Bill will criminalise failures under GDPR
The British Government announced today (Monday 7 August 2017) that it will incorporate Directive 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) along with specific derogations permitted under the GDPR as well as the Data Protection Law Enforcement Directive (DPLED) into UK law. The move effectively repeals the current Data Protection Act 1998. This follows a short consultation […]
GDPR & the key IT threats to your business’ compliance
GDPR is well-documented as the most important change in data privacy regulation in 20 years. From May 25 next year, the regulation comes into play with the goal of improving data protection for individuals within the European Union. All organisations collecting and processing personal data of EU residents, regardless of the company’s physical location, will […]
Dave Horton of OneTrust at GDPR Conference Europe
Dave Horton of OneTrust explains the tools businesses can use to help with GDPR. To find out about the next event, visit GDPR Summit London.
GDPR: untangling the trickiest regulations
YouGov recently found that only 3 in every 10 UK businesses have started preparing for the GDPR. This is worrying when we consider that the GDPR is mandatory, and that the penalties for non-compliance are severe. Businesses simply can’t bury their heads in the sand when it comes to this new regulation. To help enterprises along their […]
GDPR is looming; what do businesses need to remember?
With GDPR looming over all businesses in the UK, the EU and beyond, the time has come for many businesses to start implementing robust data protection and storage measures. However, for those starting to do this, they will be playing catch up to those who have proactively started this process. Etienne Greeff, CTO and Co-Founder […]
How to manage your data under GDPR
Many organisations are harnessing the power of data to build a 360-degree view of their customers. These profiles, created with multiple data sources, have enabled better insights for fraud detection, loan approvals, collections and recovery, anti-money laundering, as well as increasing customer satisfaction and maximising ROI. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) however, this practice […]