We’ve pulled together the five biggest stories from the past month to help you keep abreast of the latest data privacy news. 1. ICO announces intention to fine Marriot International more than £99 million for data breach The ICO (Information …
Organisations have several options when it comes to appointing a DPO (data protection officer). The position, which is a requirement for many companies under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), can be filled by a current employee, a dedicated expert …
Ely, United Kingdom, 25 July 2019 – GRCI Law, a specialist in data protection and privacy law, has announced its first webinar, Challenges for data protection officers (DPOs), to be delivered by Head of DPO Services Colin Currie. The International Association of …
Ely, United Kingdom, 29 July 2019 – GRCI Law, a specialist in data protection and privacy law, has achieved compliance with the NHS’s Data Security and Protection (DSP) Toolkit and a rating of ‘standards exceeded’. The DSP Toolkit is an …
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) restricts transfers of personal data outside of the EU to prevent organisations circumventing the Regulation by processing the personal data in a country where personal data is not adequately protected. For a data transfer …
Ely, United Kingdom, 2 May 2019 – It’s a year since the GDPR came into force, bringing with it a sea change in how personal data is managed and controlled and with it challenges for businesses and organisations who need …
Something unique to the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compared with previous European data protection laws is the scope of its application. Not only does the GDPR apply to processing activities carried out within the EU but it also applies …
Cyber attacks are the most talked-about threat to organisations these days, no matter the organisation’s size or which sector they are in. But as we become increasingly vigilant about mitigating external threats, what about the risks that originate from within …
The PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations), also known as the ePrivacy Regulations, have been amended to bring them in line with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). The PECR implement EU Directive 2002/58/EC, also known as the ePrivacy Directive.
During the summer, the Children’s Commissioner held a round table event with multiple government agencies, the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) and commercial organisations including Facebook and Snapchat to investigate the long-term effects that large-scale processing of children’s personal data will …
