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Five Key Risks Around GDPR Compliance

Monday, 09 October 2017

Following the volume of news and commentary surrounding the impending introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May 2018, it should come as no surprise that the pressure is now on schools to ensure they are prepared in time.

Data Security - The Consequences of Getting It Wrong

Friday, 06 October 2017

A recent case regarding an employee who unlawfully obtained personal data demonstrates the potential consequences employees may face and the importance of employers having robust procedures in place around information security.

Data Security - The Consequences of Getting It Wrong

UK Government Seeks to Give Certainty for How to Share Personal Data with the EU After Brexit

Wednesday, 27 September 2017

The UK Government has published a series of position papers on Brexit. In one, it has sought to give comfort to citizens, businesses and institutions on the exchange and protection of personal data.

UK Government Seeks to Give Certainty for How to Share Personal Data with the EU After Brexit

How the GDPR Will Be Enforced - Information Commissioner Sets Out Plans in Blog

Wednesday, 06 September 2017

The Information Commissioner has been writing a series of blogs to bring a dose of reality to all the concern over the introduction of the new data protection laws to replace the Data Protection Act.

How the GDPR Will Be Enforced - Information Commissioner Sets Out Plans in Blog

How to Prepare Your Practice for the New Data Protection Regime

Tuesday, 29 August 2017

Last year it was announced that data protection law is changing. A new EU regulation known the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will apply from 25 May 2018 replacing the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA).

How to Prepare Your Practice for the New Data Protection Regime

New Data Protection Laws - Government Publishes Statement of Intent

Friday, 18 August 2017

The Statement outlines the government's proposals for the new Data Protection Bill.

New Data Protection Laws - Government Publishes Statement of Intent

Putting a Price on Privacy - Unlawful Disclosure of Information

Thursday, 20 July 2017

As our lives become increasingly digitalised, thousands of organisations hold and process personal information about individuals every day.

Putting a Price on Privacy - Unlawful Disclosure of Information

GDPR - 4 Things That Recruitment Businesses Should Prepare for Now

Monday, 12 June 2017

In just under 12 months' time, on 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force. The GDPR will make massive changes to UK data protection laws. How will your recruitment business be affected?

GDPR - 4 Things That Recruitment Businesses Should Prepare for Now

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New Data Protection Laws - It’s the Final Countdown

Thursday, 08 June 2017

In May 2016, organisations were given two years to get ready for some big data protection changes. The first year has flown by and now there is just under one year to go.

New Data Protection Laws - It’s the Final Countdown

Cyber Security

Friday, 02 June 2017

Andrew Gaille explores some of the steps that schools should be taking to manage cyber security risks

Will the New Data Protection Law Apply in Spite of Brexit?

Wednesday, 10 May 2017

In just over a year's time, the data protection laws in the UK are going to undergo massive change. There will be a great deal of additional obligations and fines of up to €20m for organisations that do not comply.

Will the New Data Protection Law Apply in Spite of Brexit?

Fundraising and Data Protection - What Do Charities Need to Know?

Wednesday, 26 April 2017

There has been a continued focus on fundraising over the past few months and we outline several of the relevant updates below.

Fundraising and Data Protection - What Do Charities Need to Know?

Information Commissioner's Office Issues Resources Designed To Help The Healthcare Sector - Are You Prepared?

Tuesday, 02 May 2017

The ICO is focussing on the effective logging, tracking, movement and storage of manual records across the health sector. The resources are designed to address shortcomings found by the ICO when conducting audits in a range of health organisations.

Information Commissioner's Office Issues Resources Designed To Help The Healthcare Sector - Are You Prepared?

Data Protection - Are You Compliant?

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

There have been some recent developments around data protection law. What are they and what do you need to do?

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Storing Client Files on a Home Computer? Make Sure You Encrypt

Friday, 24 March 2017

A barrister who kept clients' sensitive personal information on her home computer has been fined £1,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for failing to keep the information secure.

Storing Client Files on a Home Computer? Make Sure You Encrypt

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