The Importance of Hiring an Article 27 Representative for GDPR Compliance

The concept of the Article 27 Representative within the GDPR emerges as a pivotal facet of our digital narrative. It is important to acknowledge the importance of the Article 27 Representative – it acts as a guardian and a liaison while protecting privacy and individual rights across borders.  Let’s revise it. What is GDPR? The […]

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GDPR & Data Protection Laws in Africa: A Comparison

What are the similarities and differences between GDPR and the data protection regulations enacted in African countries? We look at the situation in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. Data doesn’t stop at national borders. It’s a global concern, which makes it crucial for businesses operating in diverse markets to understand regional data protection laws. In […]

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Safeguarding Your Business: The Importance of Data Protection Services

In today’s digital age, data has become the lifeblood of businesses. From customer information to financial records, companies rely heavily on data to make informed decisions and drive growth. However, with the increasing prevalence of cyber threats and data breaches, it has become imperative for businesses to prioritize data protection. This is where data protection […]

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Safeguarding Health Data: HIPAA vs GDPR – A Comparative Analysis

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What is HIPPA? Are there similarities and differences between it and GDPR? And does your organisation need to ensure it is compliant with both? What is HIPPA? HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 1996. It was designed to prevent patient-sensitive data (Protected Health Information or PHI) from being disclosed without the patient’s […]

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Navigating Compliance: GDPR & SOC 2 Compared

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What is SOC 2? What are the similarities and differences between it and the GDPR? And does your organisation need to ensure it is compliant with both? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) isn’t the only data protection standard in town. You’ll probably be aware that there are others — some mandatory and others voluntary. […]

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CCPA and GDPR: Similarities and Differences for US Businesses

What are the similarities between the CCPA and GDPR? What are the differences? And how can you be sure your organisation is compliant with both? 2023 was the year the US got serious about data security. Inspired by Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), 2023 saw Colorado, Connecticut, Utah and Virginia enact new data protection […]

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US Businesses’ Pitfalls in Navigating GDPR & Electronic Marketing

The US has traditionally adopted a relatively low key and hands-off approach to data protection. Increasingly, though, that’s changing as more states enact new measures, often based on the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In our experience, however, many US businesses are yet to get up to speed with the changing state of legislation. […]

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GDPR & PECR in the UK: Common Mistakes & Insights for 2023

Not everyone is adopting the right approach to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). In this blog, we share common pitfalls and real examples from 2023. In our experience, organisations know they have to comply with GDPR and the PECR (although there’s rather less general […]

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Data Compliance 2.0: The Latest Regulations in Australia

The digital landscape is always evolving, and so are the laws that govern it. Australia, known for its stringent data protection regulations, is once again at the forefront of change with new data protection regulations. In this blog, we’ll delve into the latest updates to data protection laws in Australia. We’ll explore the motivations driving […]

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Ethical Marketing in the UK: Navigating Data Protection Compliance and Best Practices

To what extent does GDPR influence the way UK businesses market their products and services? We explain in our new blog. How does GDPR affect marketing activities in the UK? GDPR (in its original EU form) may not directly apply to the UK, but that’s only because virtually all of its provisions were morphed into […]

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