What is a DPA? A data processing agreement (DPA) is a legally binding document to be entered into between the controller and the processor in writing or in electronic form. It regulates the particularities of data processing – such as its scope and purpose – as well as the relationship between the controller and the […]
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Hi All, If you have ever been through a GDPRLocal training course you will [hopefully] remember that talking about Accountability is a topic that is discussed about. Accountability is one of the key principles in data protection law – it makes you responsible for complying with the legislation and says that you must be able to […]
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As GDPR effect is growing day by day and a lot of companies are affected, we would like to present a recap of the most common mistakes that companies are making that need to be avoided in order not to face SAR’s data breaches or investigation from the responsible authority and face a huge fine. […]
How to ensure anonymisation is effective? The ICO is calling for views on its updated draft guidance on anonymisation, pseudonymisation and privacy enhancing technologies. ICO are sharing their thinking in stages to ensure they gather as much feedback as possible to help refine and improve the final guidance, which will carry out a formal consultation. In […]
A lot of companies are receiving SAR’s almost every day. Not all of the SAR’s are relevant and a lot of them might be from the people that are issuing them for a private reasons of to gain some financial revenue. Check this article and find out what are the situtations that you can refuse […]
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Marketing calls are one of the most used way of contacting people and offering your services to them. But while this is a good method, you must not forget about the rules of making the calls. We’ll share some rules in order to be compliant and to not face a fine or possible investigation by […]
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The transition year is up and the Children’s code came fully into force on 2 September. It’s a ground breaking code that creates a better internet for children by ensuring online services likely to be accessed by children, respect a child’s rights and freedoms when using their personal data. As you’d expect it’s already having an impact […]
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Special category data is personal data that needs more protection because it is sensitive.In order to lawfully process special category data, you must identify both a lawful basis under Article 6 of the UK GDPR and a separate condition for processing under Article 9. These do not have to be linked.You need to complete a data […]
Why US companies must comply with the GDPR The GDPR applies to companies outside the EU because it is extra-territorial in scope. Specifically, the law is designed not so much to regulate businesses as it is to protect the data subjects’ rights. A “data subject” is any person in the EU, including citizens, residents, and even, perhaps, […]
This 1 year period ICO has published very beneficial documents that are very important for the Data protection of the subjects and related to other topics. In this post will share chronologicaly the most important events month by month. April 2021 We have published guidance on the National Security Provisions in Part 3 of the DPA18 and […]
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