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What is the GDPR? A quick overview The Regulation came into effect on 25 May 2018, and was designed to strengthen the rights of EU residents regarding the way organisations process and use their personal data. These rights essentially boil …
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) grants data subjects the right to access any personal data an organisation holds on them. This is known as a data subject access request (DSAR). DSARs are not a new concept, but the GDPR introduced several changes …
The measures we all must take to slow the spread of COVID-19 will inevitably cause disruption for most organisations. Reducing the impact on your business is paramount. One area you might not have considered is how to maintain compliance with …
First published June 2018. Last updated March 2020. Under the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), you need to identify a lawful basis before processing personal data. But what is a lawful basis for processing? Do you always need individuals’ …
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) gives individuals more control over how their personal data is used. If your organisation processes personal data, the Regulation requires you to provide data subjects with certain information. This typically takes the form of a data privacy …
The first 72 hours after you discover a data breach are critical. Why? The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) requires all organisations to report certain types of personal data breach to the relevant supervisory authority. More specifically, Article 33 says that, in the event …
Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), organisations must be vigilant about how long they retain personal information. If you keep sensitive data for too long – even if it’s being held securely and not being misused – you may …
The e-learning industry is increasingly influenced by the concept of ‘gamification’. This is the application of competitive gaming in a learning environment. Thanks to our GDPR Challenge E-learning Game, you can now reap the benefits of gamification when training your …
Doorstep Dispensaree has been fined £275,000 for failing to comply with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), making it the first organisation in the UK to be penalised for breaching its requirements. The London-based pharmacy, which supplies medicines to thousands …
With all the attention that’s been paid to the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) over the past two years, organisations are neglecting other data protection laws, according to figures released by the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office). It issued 17 fines …
