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...]
February 25, 2020
January 28, 2020
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...]
October 2, 2019
How EU organisations’ GDPR requirements will change in a no-deal Brexit scenario
We’re now, once again, on the precipice Brexit, and as the deadline nears, you’ll see more stories appear about how EU-based organisations will be affected by the UK’s departure from the EU. European organisations with ties to the UK are particularly concerned about the ramifications of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). With the UK’s EU status up in the air, organisations must … [Read more...]
August 27, 2019
How to write a GDPR data breach notification procedure
Documenting your GDPR compliance can be tough, but a little guidance and access to documentation templates can make things much easier. The documentation process is one of the most important parts of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance. What you write dictates the way you approach security and privacy, and any mistakes will set you up for failure when those documents are called … [Read more...]
August 7, 2019
July 25, 2019
The GDPR: Why you need to review your third-party service providers’ security
Organisations share personal data with third parties all the time, but can they be trusted? The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) extended the scope of responsibility when it comes to data protection and privacy, so where does that leave you when it comes to security incidents caused by service providers? How third-party relationships work under the GDPR Before we begin, let’s be … [Read more...]
June 14, 2019
May 6, 2019
IT Governance Europe to speak about the GDPR, and transfers post-Brexit at Refresh Boyne event
Alice Turley, a GDPR consultant at IT Governance Europe, will take to the stage at the next Refresh Boyne event in Drogheda to talk about the impact of the GDPR one year on and how organisations can adequately protect their data transfers post-Brexit. Alice, who is a qualified data protection, compliance and … [Read more...]
May 2, 2019
3 GDPR compliance mistakes and how to avoid them
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) has been in effect for almost a year, but its compliance requirements are still subject to a lot of confusion. Many organisations aren’t sure exactly what they’re supposed to be doing, and even more worryingly, some are working under false assumptions. If you fall into either of those … [Read more...]
