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2021: A Year in Data Privacy

By Peter Galdies December 22, 2021 Data privacy 0 Comments
For many, 2021 will be a year to forget: COVID-19 lockdowns, travel restrictions, dodgy politicians, and other issues have dominated the headlines. So, we thought we’d move away from all that and look at the privacy news that caught our eye...
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HIV Scotland fined £10,000 after email error reveals identities of individuals

By Martin Fletcher December 13, 2021 Data security 0 Comments
It is one of the most common ways organisations breach personal data. A newsletter or other email to multiple recipients is sent with the email addresses of all the other recipients visible. A quick Internet search can allow specific individuals to...
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Find me: Clearview, facial recognition and the acceptable use of AI

By Martin Fletcher December 7, 2021 Data privacy 0 Comments
In 2005, an alternate reality game called Perplex City was launched. It included 256 puzzle cards that players around the world competed to solve, submitting their solutions on the game’s website. The puzzles were solved fairly quickly with the exception of...
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Labour Party supplier Blackbaud breaches details of party members

By Martin Fletcher December 3, 2021 Data security 0 Comments
The Labour Party is working with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) and NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) to manage a data breach within one of its suppliers, Blackbaud. The breach involved the theft of information pertaining to Labour members and supporters....
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Malicious cookie damages claims and how to manage them

By Peter Galdies November 30, 2021 Data privacy 0 Comments
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Over the past few months, we have seen an increase in clients receiving threats of legal action over the alleged misuse of personal data, accompanied by offers to settle. The letters are well written, refer to the law in detail and...
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UK government and Direct Marketing Association receive feedback on proposed reforms to data protection legislation

By Martin Fletcher November 26, 2021 Uncategorized 0 Comments
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We’re starting to get a better idea of how data protection will look over the coming years in light of the UK leaving the EU. In September, the UK government published its proposed reforms to data protection. This covers many aspects...
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How to write a GDPR data processor questionnaire – with examples

By Luke Irwin November 22, 2021 Data security 0 Comments
Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), organisations and their suppliers can be held accountable in the event of a data breach. This is why it’s essential for data controllers to review the information security practices of data processors before agreeing...
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The ultimate guide to data quality management

By Luke Irwin November 17, 2021 Data security 0 Comments
Data quality management can be complex, especially if you don’t know the extent of the data you hold or fully understand all of its applications.  Proper data governance is essential to your organisation’s ongoing success: as the quality, relevance and accuracy of data...
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How to prevent data theft

By Neil Ford October 11, 2021 Uncategorized 0 Comments
When you suffer a data breach, the speed of your response is critical to your recovery, as well as a key consideration during regulatory investigations. Data breaches can occur in many ways: accidentally or maliciously, via third parties or your own...
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How to write a GDPR third-party questionnaire – with examples

By Luke Irwin September 30, 2021 Uncategorized 0 Comments
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Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), organisations can be held responsible for data breaches that occur at suppliers that don’t have appropriate protections in place. That’s why it’s essential that organisations review third parties’ data protection practices before partnering with...
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