GDPR is just for geeks
13 November 2017
… thats right, isn’ it? It is a common problem that as soon as you mention “data” that people glaze over and look to the
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When is Free Not Free?
9 November 2017
Free it says! We click. hold our breath with anticipation. What wonders await? Boundless possibilities! We arrive on a website, scroll. Then our hopes are
Sherbot Holmes and the Case of the Personal Information Salesperson
8 November 2017
I first came across this case early in 2017 when I received an unexpected and unwanted message about a loan to my phone via an
Sherbot Holmes and the Game of Security
8 November 2017
Not many people will know this about me (Dr Botson being the exception), but I occasionally like to dabble in the odd computer game –
1 million SMEs still unaware of GDPR
6 November 2017
A recent report from Collyer Bristow*, one of Londons leading law firms, found that 55% of organisations with over 250 staff are unaware of GDPR.
The Equation of Compliance
2 November 2017
Can there be an equation for compliance? As in mathematical formulas, there is a balance in compliance that needs to be resolved. Every organisation needs
New Data Subject Rights
1 November 2017
The imminent GDPR will be a wake up call for some organisations. A host of new rights for individuals are being introduced. Organisations will need
Simple GDPR overview
29 October 2017
A Simple GDPR overview for those getting started So what is the GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation is a new European Union law that
GDPR for Newbies
29 October 2017
A GDPR Primer for those getting started So what is the GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation is a new European Union law that becomes
Processing Activity Record
20 October 2017
Context: The GDPR requires organisations to maintain a detailed record of their processing activities. This requirement applies to organisations that process data for themselves and
Technical Measures
17 October 2017
Context: In some cases the GDPR refers to explicit technical measures that need to be implemented such as data encryption and psuedonymisation. In other instances
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
17 October 2017
Context: The data protection impact assessment is the key documentary requirement which arises in the GDPR. It’s purpose is to ensure that risks to the