“Hey Joe, I wanted to remind you that starting next Monday you will be expected to teach from home. The lesson material is in your inbox along with the list of pupils that are expected to follow them. We are sure it will take some adjustments, but we trust that by working together we can make the best of the current situation. If you have any questions, feel free to let us … [Read more...]
June 3, 2020
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April 7, 2020
GDPR: The implications of working from home or on the road
Remote working has become an increasingly popular option for organisations over the past few years, thanks to technological advancements that help employees stay connected and productive while out of the office. These technologies are more than essential than ever in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing has forced many of us to stay at home for the foreseeable future, meaning remote … [Read more...]
February 25, 2020
How much does GDPR compliance cost in 2020?
We’ve come a long way since the panic and scepticism that accompanied the introduction of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Several high-profile fines and the continued warnings from regulators have led to a sharp uptick in the number of organisations addressing their compliance requirements. But that doesn’t mean their job is done as far as the GDPR goes; organisations must continue … [Read more...]
December 5, 2019
German hospital fined €105,000 for GDPR data breach
A hospital in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany has been fined €105,000 by the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Rhineland-Palatine (LfDI). The fine was based on several breaches of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) concerning patient admittances, resulting in patients receiving incorrect invoices, and exposing issues with the hospital’s patient privacy … [Read more...]
December 3, 2019
Is your CRM (customer relationship management) system GDPR compliant?
Organisations that use a CRM (customer relationship management) system will have plenty of experience handling large volumes of personal data, which can be both a good and bad thing when it comes to the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). On the one hand, they’ll be familiar with the importance of keeping information such as names, email addresses and dates of birth secure, and updating or … [Read more...]
October 24, 2019
October 22, 2019
7 ways your organisation can suffer a data breach
Organisations of all sizes are waking up to the threat of data breaches. But don’t be fooled into focusing on the prospect of a hacker breaking into your systems. There are many other ways that your organisation can be compromised. Let’s take a look at seven of the biggest cyber security threats you should be concerned about. 1. Employee error Data breaches aren’t always malicious attacks. … [Read more...]
October 17, 2019
How does the GDPR affect sole traders?
Almost all EU-based organisations are affected by the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), from sole traders to multinationals. But even though the GDPR unifies data protection rules across Europe, not all businesses will face the same problems. We’ve covered many of the issues you’re likely to face, but this blog focuses on the way sole traders should approach their compliance … [Read more...]
