Our Head of Consultancy Louise Brooks shares her thoughts on the data scraping statement issued recently. Joint statement on data scraping On 24 August, the ICO, together with the 11 other members of the Global Privacy Assembly’s IEWG (International Enforcement Cooperation...
Data protection compliance is a critical aspect of every organisation’s operations. Ensuring the privacy and security of sensitive information is paramount. To achieve this, many companies turn to data protection consultancy services. Hiring a data privacy consultant can be a flexible...
In 2016, Marriott International purchased Starwood Hotels & Resorts to become the world’s largest hotel chain. But at no point during that $13.6 billion takeover did Marriott realise that it wasn’t only acquiring 11 new brands but also an unsecure guest...
There is no escaping ChatGPT. The AI-backed language model has caught the public’s imagination through its power to instantly create prose that passes for authentic human writing. It’s been used by professionals, students and hobbyists to generate quotes, answer questions and...
As the summer months roll in, organisations face a challenging time. With many of their employees on annual leave, they are often left with fewer resources. Data privacy teams in particular must ensure that they are adequately staffed to meet daily...
The Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill is the latest and most successful attempt to modify data protection law in the UK post-Brexit. The first draft was presented to Parliament in July 2022 and this second version was introduced...
Supply chain audits help organisations learn how effective their relationships with third parties are. After all, you can sign contracts outlining responsibilities and providing instructions on how supplier interactions should work, but you need to make sure these are working as...
On 3 April 2023 Capita released a statement about a cyber incident it experienced over the previous weekend. Capita has contracts with the NHS, BBC, and central and local governments. Some of the key services offered by Capita include customer management,...
CCTV has become widespread across the UK in recent years. The cost of installation is minimal, and it enables people to monitor their homes and businesses, and to enjoy an increased feeling of security. The rise in use has not, of...
Organisations in all industries should be familiar with contract audits. They are necessary to ensure that any parties involved in the contract are meeting the terms of agreement, but they can also provide a host of other benefits. What is a...
