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GDPR resources

As experts in data protection, privacy and the GDPR, we wanted to share our knowledge with you to ensure your compliance journey is as simple as possible. With a clear understanding, data protection best practice will become a natural part of your organisation’s way of working - a benefit to you and your business.
So take a look over our GDPR and data protection resources below.

How small businesses can benefit from the GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has many small businesses worried. So much so that the small business hotline at…

Schools and the GDPR : creating a more secure digital environment for children

For anyone involved in school leadership, data protection is a key part of your safeguarding role. With this in mind,…

How much will my HR role change under the GDPR?

As organisations get ready for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), they need to think about the people closest to…

Dealing with data: a guide for recruiters under the GDPR

As a recruiter, personal data is essentially your stock-in-trade. From the point when candidates submit their CVs, right through the…

In-house lawyers and the GDPR : A time saving and cost effective route to compliance

There are two types of in-house lawyers. Firstly, there are in-house lawyers with a large budget whose main role is…

A guide to conducting a secure GDPR audit

Recently, most of us have received our fair share of newsletters, event invites and software vendor promotions, all stressing the…

Training your staff for the GDPR : Data protection in your organisation

It is important that every member of an organisation understands how their role is impacted by a regulation and how…

Does being certified in ISO 27001 really ensure that you are GDPR compliant?

The ISO 27001 certification scheme can help your organisation to demonstrate that it manages its data security in accordance with…

Why you shouldn’t rely on a checklist for GDPR compliance

What a GDPR checklist can do for you (and what it can’t) The internet is full of GDPR checklists…

Data mapping your organisation to secure compliance

For privacy law compliance, it’s vital to have a clear view of the personal data under your control. This involves…

Data protection breaches : best practice under the GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires you to take “appropriate” measures to ensure that personal data processing is carried…

Dealing with Data Subject Access Requests: understanding best practice

The right of individuals to access their personal data is one of the most important principles of data protection law….

The simple changes required to privacy notices under the GDPR

What are ‘privacy notices’? Let’s go back to basics – what is a privacy notice and what is it for?…

Protecting your organisation from GDPR fines and penalties

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) features updated penalties for non compliance with data privacy law, including the possibility of…

Does the right to be forgotten apply to my organisation?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is designed to give individuals better control over their personal data. As part of…

How to identify which GDPR principles apply to your organisation

From customer services and marketing through to HR, organisations use “personal data” in many different ways. Against this backdrop, the…

Consent under the GDPR : Is your organisation up to speed?

Some say that lawyers start by making things complicated and then when people have just about worked out what is…

Why a GDPR summary is not enough to fully understand what you need to do

The internet is full of checklists and summaries aiming to make GDPR compliance look easy. The reality is that you…

Data controller or data processor? Understanding your responsibilities and risks

Organisations handle personal data in different ways. Some organisations referred to as “data controllers” call the shots, as they decide…

What is the GDPR? A straightforward definition

Does your organisation use or handle the data of European citizens? If so, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies…

Data Protection Act vs GDPR : Getting to grips with the changes

Data protection compliance is nothing new. Most UK businesses will be familiar with the Data Protection Act (DPA). It has…