Data Protection

When you think about fire safety in your organisation, it’s likely that every staff member knows exactly what to do when the alarm rings. They follow well-rehearsed procedures and routes to the muster point without hesitation. This ‘muscle memory’ is built through regular training and awareness. But regarding the question of GDPR: Are Your Staff

In today’s digital age, data protection and privacy have become central to how organisations handle sensitive information. From healthcare records to financial data, safeguarding personal information is not just a matter of trust; it’s a legal obligation. One critical component of data protection is the implementation of access controls. In this blog, we’ll explore how

In a recent blog we explored the relationship between data protection compliance and ‘box ticking’. But how can that knowledge be used to achieve a more compliant organisation? When the correct level of information is collected the outputs will improve your knowledge, and be very useful to your role in data protection and help evidence

Quite often we see posts or articles about how data protection compliance should not become a box ticking exercise to achieve compliance but, are we looking at the bigger picture when we say this?  Does ‘box ticking’ have its place in data protection compliance?  To understand and answer this, we need to first ensure the

With data the lifeblood of the majority of organisations, protection of it is critical. Whether it be customer information, financial records, or proprietary intellectual property there is a risk of breaches, leaks, and mishandling. What is a Data Protection Risk? A data risk refers to any potential threat or vulnerability that can result in unauthorised