Like a lighthouse guiding ships to safety, an outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) can help steer your organisation through the treacherous waters of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance. As a legal consulting firm specialising in data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, [...]
"A stitch in time saves nine," they say, and when it comes to data protection, this couldn't be more true. We design our bespoke privacy impact assessment (PIA) templates to save you time and prevent privacy headaches. A PIA is [...]
The increasing complexity of data protection and privacy regulations has created a demand for innovative solutions. One such innovation, generative artificial intelligence (AI), promises to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with various data protection laws. This article will explore the [...]
If you are a UK company, you must still comply with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in certain circumstances, even after Brexit. This post explains when UK businesses must follow GDPR rules and highlights the critical aspects of the [...]
PETs are increasingly important in Europe, where protecting user privacy and data security is a top priority. Although, we're not talking about dogs, cats, or hamsters. Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) are tools and techniques that limit access to personal data [...]
Financial firms in the UK, including insurance companies, investment firms, and financial advisors, deal with sensitive personal and financial data. Protecting this information is important and legally required under relevant data protection laws, including the GDPR. Data processing agreements are [...]
Customer relationship management (CRM) software provides clear advantages to any organisation that sells goods or services. It lets your organisation manage your customer interactions, makes those customers happier to buy from you and helps you make better decisions because your [...]
Privacy management software is disrupting the data protection industry by automating manual processes, offering collective problem-solving, and improving user experiences. You can typically use it for things you would have done manually as a data protection officer, including running privacy [...]
Organisations must prioritise privacy by design as supervisory bodies are increasing enforcement efforts. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined Meta significantly for processing the personal data of Facebook users in violation of GDPR after an investigation found deficiencies in [...]
Most organisations worldwide transfer personal data as part of their everyday operations. This is valid for Africa as well. If you are trying to expand into Africa, you need to be aware that each African country will have its own [...]
Africa is a fast-growing market and offers some excellent expansion opportunities. Many South African businesses want to grow by opening up new divisions or entities in neighbouring countries. Likewise, many international companies look to Africa as the next step in [...]
Using AI systems without telling anyone is tempting, but their undisclosed use is problematic, according to relevant data protection laws. It infringes on the principle of transparency by preventing data subjects from understanding how their personal data is processed, and [...]
