GDPR Consent Basics

11/21/2019 11:49:45 AM by Adam Brogden

If you rely on consent as your lawful basis you need to make sure you actually have consent to collect, store, or process this data. Consent is probably the most difficult lawful basis to establish and using consent will also affect individuals’ rights.

If you rely on consent as your lawful basis you need to make sure you actually have consent to collect, store, or process this data. Consent is probably the most difficult lawful basis to establish and using consent will also affect individuals’ rights.

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GDPR Special Categories Of Data

11/19/2019 10:16:43 AM by Adam Brogden

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) recognises that some types of personal data are very sensitive and states that data controllers must give it extra protection. This is known as special category data.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) recognises that some types of personal data are very sensitive and states that data controllers must give it extra protection. This is known as special category data.

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GDPR Contract

11/18/2019 11:57:49 AM by Adam Brogden

If you use any sort of data processor you need to have a GDPR compliant contract in place. This is to protect you, the processor, and most importantly the data subjects. The contract must include certain clauses and must clearly define the responsibilities of all parties.

If you use any sort of data processor you need to have a GDPR compliant contract in place. This is to protect you, the processor, and most importantly the data subjects. The contract must include certain clauses and must clearly define the responsibilities of all parties.

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GDPR Training

11/15/2019 11:15:06 AM by Adam Brogden

GDPR training is absolutely vital! Training your staff might just protect you from ICO enforcement action and fines. Don’t forget that the most frequent cause of a data breach issue is human error.

GDPR training is absolutely vital! Training your staff might just protect you from ICO enforcement action and fines. Don’t forget that the most frequent cause of a data breach issue is human error.

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ICO Accountability Toolkit

11/13/2019 10:12:32 AM by Adam Brogden

The ICO are planning to introduce a new Accountability Toolkit in 2020. This is a great idea as it will help companies understand what GDPR means for them and will help ensure that are able to meet their obligations.

The ICO are planning to introduce a new Accountability Toolkit in 2020. This is a great idea as it will help companies understand what GDPR means for them and will help ensure that are able to meet their obligations.

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GDPR Fine For Property Company

11/12/2019 10:56:34 AM by Adam Brogden

A property company has been hit with a staggering data protection fine for hanging onto a treasure trove of personal and financial data of former and current housing tenants. The firm was fined €14.5 million, approximately £12.5 million.

A property company has been hit with a staggering data protection fine for hanging onto a treasure trove of personal and financial data of former and current housing tenants. The firm was fined €14.5 million, approximately £12.5 million.

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Why Do Your GDPR?

11/7/2019 10:21:34 AM by Adam Brogden

You might think that after 2 years most companies would have registered with the ICO and completed their GDPR policies and procedures, but in our experience this is just not the case!

You might think that after 2 years most companies would have registered with the ICO and completed their GDPR policies and procedures, but in our experience this is just not the case!

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BREXIT Advice

10/31/2019 10:59:41 AM by Adam Brogden

If you are a UK business or organisation that receives data from contacts in the EEA, you need to take extra steps to ensure that the data can continue to flow after Brexit.

If you are a UK business or organisation that receives data from contacts in the EEA, you need to take extra steps to ensure that the data can continue to flow after Brexit.

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GDPR Controller Or Processor?

10/29/2019 11:03:35 AM by Adam Brogden

Understanding your role in relation to the personal data you are processing is crucial in ensuring compliance with the GDPR and the fair treatment of individuals. Your obligations under the GDPR will vary depending on whether you are a controller, joint controller or processor.

Understanding your role in relation to the personal data you are processing is crucial in ensuring compliance with the GDPR and the fair treatment of individuals. Your obligations under the GDPR will vary depending on whether you are a controller, joint controller or processor.

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Are you a Joint Controller?

10/25/2019 12:47:10 PM by Adam Brogden

One of the most fundamental decisions you have to make is whether you are a Data Controller or Data Processor. In some cases you might be Joint Controller. This is a very tricky situation and one that requires special attention.

One of the most fundamental decisions you have to make is whether you are a Data Controller or Data Processor. In some cases you might be Joint Controller. This is a very tricky situation and one that requires special attention.

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GDPR Principles Guidance

10/24/2019 1:23:53 PM by Adam Brogden

GDPR is complex and involves many articles, clauses and supporting documents - experts disagree of even the most fundamental GDPR principles and will agree about the minute details! Our advice is to stick to the first principles.

GDPR is complex and involves many articles, clauses and supporting documents - experts disagree of even the most fundamental GDPR principles and will agree about the minute details! Our advice is to stick to the first principles.

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EU Model Clauses

10/23/2019 11:37:57 AM by Adam Brogden

With all the uncertainty over BREXIT is is definitely worth reviewing your GDPR to ensure you have all the appropriate documentation in place. Where you transfer data to/from a third party and especially if you transfer outside the EU, you must have specific contract terms in place.

With all the uncertainty over BREXIT is is definitely worth reviewing your GDPR to ensure you have all the appropriate documentation in place. Where you transfer data to/from a third party and especially if you transfer outside the EU, you must have specific contract terms in place.

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GDPR Privacy Statement Information

10/22/2019 1:23:25 PM by Adam Brogden

Useful information from the ICO. If you need any help with your GDPR Privacy Statement just give us a call.

Useful information from the ICO. If you need any help with your GDPR Privacy Statement just give us a call.

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GDPR Personal Responsibility

10/21/2019 12:04:28 PM by Adam Brogden

One big change under GDPR is that workers are responsible and accountable for their actions. Failure to follow GDPR rules can result in a fine for the person involved and in some cases a criminal record!

One big change under GDPR is that workers are responsible and accountable for their actions. Failure to follow GDPR rules can result in a fine for the person involved and in some cases a criminal record!

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ICO Registration Guidance

10/18/2019 12:25:16 PM by Adam Brogden

Have you registered with the Information Commissioner's Office? If you process any personal data then you almost definitely need to do this. Unfortunately every company needs to register and you don’t actually get anything for your £40/annum.

Have you registered with the Information Commissioner's Office? If you process any personal data then you almost definitely need to do this. Unfortunately every company needs to register and you don’t actually get anything for your £40/annum.

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