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The Ultimate Guide to Data Protection Officer (DPO): Roles, Responsibilities, and Best Practices

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Data protection is a critical aspect of modern businesses, especially with the increasing amount of personal data being processed. In order to ensure compliance with data protection regulations, organizations are must appoint a Data Protection Officer. The Data Protection Officer plays a crucial role in overseeing and implementing data protection measures within an organization. In […]

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Understanding GDPR in Employment Records Management

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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently released important guidance on a topic that tends to be overlooked: managing employment records and ensuring data protection compliance. This guidance outlines what employers must, should, and could do in this regard. It’s common for many companies to underestimate the significance of properly managing employment records, but it’s […]

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Data Protection Representative: Ensuring GDPR Compliance

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In today’s digital age, where data is a valuable asset, protecting personal information has become a top priority for organizations. With the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), businesses that process or store personal data of European Union (EU) citizens are required to appoint a Data Protection Representative. In this comprehensive guide, we […]

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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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EU representative – act now

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If you provide products and services to EU  citizens, you will invariably process personal data about those people. If this is the case, you need to ensure you have appointed an EU  Representative. This is a strict requirement under the GDPR- refer to Article 27 for more information. You should choose carefully and ensure that […]

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ICO advice on corona virus

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ICO ADVICE ON DATA PROTECTION DURING CORONA CRISIS The ICO has issued a number of blogs about how data protection and GDPR issues should be handled during the Corona Virus crisis. The advice is practical, useful, and helpful – all controllers should take a look. at: ICO GDPRCORONA ADVICE You can also read advice to […]

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Want to avoid the ico registration fee?

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ICO FEE – EXEMPTION OPTIONS There are many reasons why you may not need to register with the ICO and pat the £4000 fee. If you have setup a new company, your company is dormant, or even if you trade but only collect data for your core business process you might just be exempt. They […]

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Corona virus advice to employers

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Corona Virus – Warning About Collecting Staff Data . Many companies are at last going back to work. You may be considering asking staff about whether they have Corona symptoms or if they have been tested… You need to be very careful here! You can only collect the data you need to keep your staff […]

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Don’t delete data to avoid sar

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How to respond to a SAR. If you receive a Subject Access Request, you need to respond promptly and fully. Some SARs are very annoying! If you use CCTV or phone call recording a SAR can result in a lot of effort but whatever you do not be tempted to delete this data just to […]

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Have you received a subject access request?

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HAVE YOU RECEIVED A SAR? ACT NOW! If you have received a Subject Access Request or other GDPR Complaint you need to take action now. GDPR regulations are strict and have defined time limits for responses. Failure to respond could result in an ICO investigation, fines, or even legal action. SARs can be issued to […]

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