Almost all organisations are affected by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), from sole traders to multinationals. But even though the GDPR intends to unify data protection rules across the EU, everyone will face different problems. We’ve covered many of the issues you’re likely to come across, but this blog focuses on how the GDPR affects sole traders. Appoint a data protection … [Read more...]
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Irish government proposes cyber safety education in schools
An Oireachtas committee released a report calling for primary and post-primary schools in Ireland to introduce cyber safety to their curriculums. It adds that schools should: Appoint digital safety ambassadors, who would help students who have concerns about their cyber safety and security; Encourage and accommodate peer-to-peer workshops on cyber safety; and Have children host education and … [Read more...]
April 18, 2018
Why are so many organisations getting certified to ISO 27001?
What do Microsoft, Verizon, Apple, Google, Intel, and Amazon have in common? As well as all being Fortune 500 companies, they are all ISO 27001 certified. With a global growth rate of 20%, ISO 27001 has become the de facto standard for information security management system (ISMS) certifications. Why are so many organisations getting certified to ISO 27001? Data breaches and cyber attacks are, … [Read more...]
April 17, 2018
Pseudonymisation is the GDPR’s “escape hatch”
If you’ve been reading about the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you probably know that massive changes to the way organisations collect personal data will soon be made. The days of stashing away as much data as possible and using it as and when the need arises are gone, as the Regulation mandates that information can only be collected if it meets certain lawful bases. But this … [Read more...]
April 17, 2018
Cork firms lag in their GDPR preparations
According to the findings of Cork-based solicitor firm JW O’Donovan, around 70% of Cork-based businesses are unprepared for the incoming EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR However, there is no need to panic – there is still time to start your compliance project. IT Governance Europe, now a member of the Cork Chamber of Commerce, will be running its Certified GDPR Foundation … [Read more...]
April 13, 2018
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The challenges facing companies in the lead up to GDPR – A consultant’s perspective
Sharon O’Reilly, GRC/GDPR consultant at IT Governance Europe, was interviewed by The Sunday Business Post before her appearance today at the GDPR Summit. She discussed the challenges facing organisations in the lead up to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). According to Sharon, these challenges include: Finding/sourcing the right people to drive compliance programmes; Determining … [Read more...]
April 12, 2018
What you need to know about Ireland’s newly published 2018 Data Protection Bill
The Irish government has published its highly anticipated 2018 Data Protection Bill. The Bill, which broadly follows the general scheme released in May 2017, incorporates Ireland’s national implementing measures required under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as well as a new regulatory framework for enforcing data protection laws in Ireland. What you need to know: > The “digital … [Read more...]
