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In 2020, organisations received €182 million (about £155 million) in fines for violating the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), according to an IT Governance report. Our GDPR Fines Quarterly Report revealed that more than two thirds of that total – …
You might be surprised to learn that CCTV footage is subject to the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). The Regulation isn’t just about written details, like names and addresses; it applies to any information that can identify someone. That includes pictures …
The EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) gives individuals eight rights relating to their personal data. Organisations must let individuals know how they can exercise these rights, and meet requests promptly. Failure to do so is a violation of the GDPR …
Since the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came into effect in May 2018, organisations have been required to keep a close eye on the way they process and protect EU residents’ personal data. The Regulation is filled with so many …
Data protection law in the UK has changed as a result of Brexit. You can find the latest guidance here. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), organisations must create a data retention policy to help them manage the way they …
Experian has been selling millions of people’s personal information without their consent, the UK’s data protection watchdog has found. An ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) investigation revealed that the credit reference agency has been selling personal data to political parties and …
Perhaps the most widely discussed set of compliance requirements within the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) are those found in Article 32. That’s because it contains the measures that organisations must implement to prevent cyber attacks and data breaches. In …
Data protection law in the UK has changed as a result of Brexit. You can find the latest guidance here. If you’re transferring data outside of the EEA, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) imposes some restrictions. These apply to all …
In the second quarter of 2020, data protection bodies across Europe issued at least 46 administrative fines under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), with the penalties totalling nearly €2.9 million (£2.6 million). This is a sharp decrease on Q1, …
What is the GDPR? A quick overview The GDPR (General Data Protection 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. …
