‘Reactive’ and ‘data protection’ are two phrases that no organisation wants to have sitting near each other, but with businesses facing more and more pressures, how can adopting a ‘data protection by design’ approach help organisations move to, and sustain a proactive approach to data protection? What is Data Protection by Design? Data Protection by […]
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With organisations facing growing challenges to ensure compliance with data protection laws and evidencing accountability a risk register is essential to identify, assess, prioritise and mitigate risks related to the handling, processing, and storage of personal data. Eight components of a Risk Register: Benefits of a risk register include: In using a risk register organisations
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A Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) is a document that provides a comprehensive overview of how personal data is collected, processed, stored and transferred within an organisation. For some organisations it is a current EU and UK GDPR obligation but equally, a well-maintained ROPA brings a multitude of benefits to an organisation. The Data Protection
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During the DPN webinar on 21st February panellists Mark Roebuck, Robert Bond, Louise Garrett-Cox and Simon Blanchard took on a host of topics and questions ranging from “what are data assets and IARs,” to “how do I see the value of a ROPA and gain stakeholder buy-in”. Here we summarise 5 key takeaways from the
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How to effectively manage data assets (Webinar recording) Unsure how to manage information assets and personal data within your organisation? In this webinar panellists covered a range of topics including: What are data assets? IARs ROPAs Stakeholder engagement https://youtu.be/sE7LloNQNu4?si=teXHDwX2xSHJ8-N0 Why use ProvePrivacy to manage personal data and privacy risks? Book a demo today Testimonials What
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As a business the task of safeguarding valuable assets has, and continues to become more challenging with technology and information continually evolving.
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What is a Data Subject Access Request? A data subject access request is key to data subjects gaining access to their data. This is a fundamental right of individuals under the Data Protection Act (2018). Whatever business you are in, if you hold personal data, you will probably receive a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) at some
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What is a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)? A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a mandatory legal process used to identify and minimize data protection risks for projects likely to result in high risks to individuals. Under the Data Protection Act (2018), organizations must conduct a DPIA before starting any high-risk processing to ensure
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What are the Legal Requirements for Sharing Data with a Data Processor? A Data Processor Contract is a mandatory legal agreement required whenever a Data Controller shares personal information with a third-party provider. Under the Data Protection Act (2018), this contract must specify the nature of the processing and include specific clauses that create a
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What is Sensitive Personal Data Under the Data Protection Act 2018? Sensitive Personal Data, also known as Special Category Data, is personal information that is inherently more private and requires higher levels of protection. Under the Data Protection Act (2018) and GDPR, processing this data is prohibited unless an organization meets specific legal conditions, as
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