GDPR Archives

A GDPR Certification scheme is on its way!

Ever since the strict new General Data Protection Regulation – more commonly referred to as GDPR – came into force in May 2018, companies have been forced to think more closely about how they collect, process and protect personal data. While some small businesses have struggled to get to grips with the new rules, others […]

Cyber security: 10 top tips for small businesses

Keeping your company data and that of your customers’ secure is a top priority for businesses. Here are 10 ways you can improve your cyber security today.

London estate agent hit with £80k fine for data breach

A London estate agent has been fined £80,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after leaving the personal data of more than 18,000 customers exposed for almost two years. The incident occurred when the estate agent, Life at Parliament View Ltd (LPVL), passed the details from its own servers onto a partner company. An “Anonymous […]

Barristers’ chambers: Digitalisation and the cybersecurity threat

Whether your barristers’ chambers is an early adopter of technology, or firmly rooted in old-school processes and behaviours, the future for the legal sector is digital. . Understanding cybersecurity risks and having robust systems in place to mitigate them, is therefore vital. Here’s what you need to think about.

Risky move: Estate agents least likely to have cyber security in place

Many small and medium sized estate agencies are putting themselves and their customers’ data at risk, by failing to implement adequate data protection strategies. Here are some top tips on getting it right.

GDPR for small businesses – simple steps you can take to protect personal data

Practical steps small businesses can take to ensure their data management systems are up to scratch and GDPR compliant.