With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) looming ever larger on the horizon for Britain’s charities, data protection is a hotter potato than it has been for years. While the upcoming overhaul in data protection rules has been on the not-for-profit sector’s radar for some time, the recent fines meted out to several charities by […]
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GDPR Summit London: I won’t get fined!
The time left to prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is quickly running out. Before you know it, 25th May 2018 will be here and your business will have to be compliant or risk huge fines. It’s clear that organisations are under pressure to ensure they have the right understanding, and take the […]
A less discussed aspect of the GDPR: is data protection consumer protection?
Under the GDPR’s strengthened data subject rights and increased accountability requirements, the consumer protection aspect of data protection is likely to become increasingly prominent, potentially adding to the emphasis on enforcement under the GDPR. Early compliance and incorporating the principles of the GDPR into day to day operations, the architecture of products and the delivery […]
Are printers your biggest GDPR blind spot?
Since it was first proposed in 2012, the EU’s GDPR has been in and out of the headlines. But now, with under a year until it becomes a reality, the countdown really is on for all organisations. You can’t opt out, ignore it or claim ignorance. As a business it is now your responsibility to […]
GDPR Summit London: The true cost of ignorance
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will by no means be easy to implement. Luckily, if you are reading this, you are already taking the first steps to understanding how you can get ready for the upcoming regulation. However, recent research has shown widespread ignorance of the regulation, leaving companies at significant risk of damaging […]
Encrypting Data: reducing scope of GDPR is one way to avoid fines
The General Data Protection Regulation has meant that the age-old debate about the adequacy of security in the cloud has reared its head again, with a recent eperi study of 250 IT security professionals indicating uncertainty when it comes to cloud security in relation to the regulation. It found that 53% of respondents felt GDPR […]
69% of UK boards neglect GDPR compliance
69% of board-level executives are neglecting to ensure the UK businesses they run will comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), according to new research from Calligo. The figures were in a survey of 500 IT decision-makers in companies with more than 100 employees and £15 million turnover, examining how businesses are preparing for […]
GDPR Summit London: meet our expert speakers
The GDPR Summit London is a one day event specially designed to guide you and your organisation towards compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The event will take place on October 9th in the heart of London, and will provide the best possible preparation for your business ahead of the May 2018 deadline for the regulation. […]
GDPR and Big Data – Friends or Foes?
We have only just started to reap the benefits of “Big Data” – from foreseeing deadly infections to fraud detection. It is a key source of value for many industry sectors: profiling, spotting market trends, product performance analysis and forecasting future outcomes. The use of large data sets that are collated and analysed to discern […]
Getting your ship in order for GDPR
Recent research has shown that UK companies are struggling to get ready for the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in key areas such as the management of personally identifiable information and data breaches. For example, only 40% of companies check on every occasion whether a customer has given permission for records to move between […]