International Data Transfers (EU and Adequacy Decision’s) The GDPR was established to protect the rights and freedoms of all individuals whilst utilising their data. Although the GDPR is a European established regulation, the same rights can apply internationally to countries outside of the EU and EEA. The concept of globalisation has established growth in trade, […]
How to keep pace with the changing regulatory landscape
During my attendance at this year’s Big Data 2022 conference, a crucial topic that was raised was the status of the UK and EU data protection landscape. The world of data protection is known for its continuous adaptation in its laws and regulations. For some, this dynamic makes it difficult to keep up. Nathan OnojeghuoData […]
The six principles for successful data governance
I recently had the pleasure of attending the Big Data London conference, gaining insight into the latest developments in the data world, with seminars held by specialists including Nicola Askham, ‘the data governance coach’. Nathan OnojeghuoData Protection Executive Data governance refers to the internal standards that apply to how data is collected, stored and processed. […]
GDPR Weekly: GDPR fines and the importance of compliance
To capitalise from data processing, companies must remain compliant with the regulations set by the GDPR. Consequently, regulators may impose fines from up to 2% of a company’s global turnover (if higher than 10m). It’s important to remember how to maintain data protection compliance. Instagram Case 2022: On the 5th of September 2022, Instagram was fined […]
The cookie revolution
The latest reports suggest that there may be a cookie revolution coming sooner rather than later. This is from the UK’s plan to introduce the Data Reform Bill as part of the National Data Strategy. What are the issues with cookies? In theory, the use of cookies holds great value for both the company and […]
4 steps to staying compliant in a company under the GDPR
Under the GDPR, regulations have been implemented to ensure that privacy compliance is maintained when processing data within a company. This has been reflected through Article 32 and the importance of ‘technical and organisational measures’. Technical and Organisational Measures When processing data, individuals’ personal information may be at risk if it is not handled correctly. […]