Protecting personal information extends to the methods of its storage and destruction. Whether you like it or not, it’s part of the legal framework. You have to work out how to do this in a way that work for you not whether you follow the guidance. So, let’s get the geeky bit out of the […]
So, who knows their alphabet? These are the guidelines to store information about Track & Trace set out in a nice and easy A to E format. . Ask only for what is necessary.Be transparent with customers. Carefully store the data. Don’t use it for other purposes. Erase it in line with government guidance. Any […]
So, we’re told that certain types of processes and complex processes require a data protection impact assessment. What on earth is that anyway. In short, it’s where a process is likely to result in a high risk to individuals. Thinking about it practically, it is only a way to record the decisions that are made […]
So many times, I get asked am I doing data protection right? The real crunch is, it’s personal. It’s perspective. While the main driver is attitude, there are six questions you need to answer yes to. Do I only collect, and use, the personal data I need to?Do I keep it to a minimum?Am I […]
The ICO is all about evidence and attitude when it comes to small business. So, this little beauty is to help you understand the internal documents you need for GDPR and why. You need to accept how important it is that any evidence your organisation has to support this is vital. Whether it is on […]
In this series of frequently asked questions, this article will look at those asked when people get a little more involved with their data protection journey. If you want to check how well you are doing, or realising that you aren’t doing things right, these are the things to ensure are being asked, or done, […]
In this series of frequently asked questions, this article will look at those asked when people get a little more involved with their data protection journey. If you want to check how well you are doing, or realising that you aren’t doing things right, these are the things to ensure are being asked, or done, […]
In this series of frequently asked questions, this article will look at the questions asked when people take the first steps on their data protection journey. When starting a business, or realising that you aren’t doing things right, it can be difficult to know how to get on the right track. Here are 10 quick-fire […]
The most daunting thing we have to face as individuals is going up against an organisation and requesting your own data from it, especially if it is a large one. This is one of the main reasons why data protection legislation is in place, to protect the individuals. The first principle mentioned in any data […]
It is important to realise that the evidence your organisation is on track for GDPR compliance lies within your policies, procedures and other internal documents. While your privacy policy and terms and conditions are the external documents people look at most the ICO would be more interested in your internal documentation. What’s most important […]
