In the past 12 months, the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) issued 24 PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations) monetary penalty notices relating to breaches of the direct marketing rules. The combined fines cost £2.25 million – an average of £93,750 (or...
What is the Online Safety Act? The OSA (Online Safety Act) originates from a white paper published in April 2019, with the Bill introduced to Parliament in March 2022. It has been a long time in the making and has been...
In the dynamic world of compliance, understanding the intricate parallels between different sectors is key to evolving and refining our practices. A prime example lies in the striking similarities between health and safety (H&S) and data protection management. Surprisingly, they share...
What is the Age Appropriate Design Code? The Age Appropriate Design Code (AADC) came into force on 2 September 2020 with a 12 month transition period. The AADC sets out several standards that organisations providing online services must follow to ensure...
In today’s data-driven world, organisations face multiple challenges. One of those challenges is managing regulatory compliance with data protection laws such as the UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and UK DPA (Data Protection Act) 2018 in an efficient and effective...
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...
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...
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...
The outlook for UK organisations is increasingly bleak as they face rising costs of essential goods, combined with a sluggish economy and turnover. According to the Office for National Statistics, organisations are reporting rising costs of staffing, goods and services, while...
