All Business articles – Page 13
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PodcastRalph O’Brien: Vice Chairman of UK Data Protection Forum
In this episode, hear from Ralph O’Brien, the Vice Chairman of UK Data Protection Forum, who has spent the past 20 years working at the intersection between privacy, security and risk management.
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PodcastVicki Gavin: Head of Cyber Risk at Artemis Fund Managers
In this episode, hear from the Head of Cyber Risk at Artemis Fund Managers, Vicki Gavin, discussing building a privacy/security/cyber culture.
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PodcastChris Combemale: CEO of the DMA
In this episode, hear from the CEO of the DMA - Chris Combemale, discussing privacy as a core brand value of a customer-centric business.
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PodcastJulia Porter: Marketing Leader & GDPR Specialist
In this episode, hear from the Marketing Leader & GDPR Specialist Julia Porter, as she discusses the impact on data privacy of Adtech and Programmatic Advertising.
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PodcastJoe Dignan: IoT & Smart City Expert
In this episode, hear from the Founder of Kintechy - Joe Digman, as he discusses the Internet of Things and Smart Cities.
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FeatureThe importance of securing customer data over the phone
Ensuring the safety of customers’ financial data is a priority in an era of ever-tighter regulations and increasing pressure. Breaches of credit card details, passwords or bank account information have sadly been a common occurrence in recent years – 2018 alone saw several major airline companies suffer cyber-attacks leading to thousands of customers falling victim to the theft of their financial details.
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FeatureBYOD and GDPR: Managing the compliance conundrum
Today’s employees want the freedom to work from any location and any device at any time of day. These individuals are increasingly using their personal ‘smart’ mobile devices to conduct business.
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FeatureWhy should you train all your staff on GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation came into effect 2 months ago and making sure staff are appropriately trained is essential. The UK Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham talked about creating a culture of data protection which “pervades the whole organisation.” This is expected under GDPR.
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FeatureCapturing consent and signing contracts
On May 25 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became the main legal framework for data protection in the EU. The new laws apply to any company offering goods or services to EU citizens and managing personal data.
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FeatureHow will GDPR affect employee data?
In this second of our series of GDPR blogs, we explore how creative agencies need to be aware of GDPR in terms of the information that they hold on employees.
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FeatureWhat does GDPR mean for the recruitment industry?
Though data breaches may grab the most headlines, becoming GDPR compliant goes much broader than just taking them more seriously.
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FeatureHow do business cards sit with GDPR?
Think back to the last business event you attended. You likely met new contacts and at some point may have said, “Here, drop me a line,” reaching into your pocket to produce your details embossed on a flashy, tactile card.
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FeatureDon’t let your cache be your GDPR weak point
Every system has its weak point. Remember when Luke Skywalker bulls-eyed a small thermal exhaust port with proton torpedos, causing a chain reaction that blew up the Death Star? Okay, it’s an extreme (and fictitious) example. However it reminds us that we must be vigilant about protecting small parts of our IT infrastructure, including the cache.
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Q&AHow does a data controller differ from a data protection officer?
GDPR has been on the horizon for some time now and most business owners are generally familiar with the overarching principles and terminology behind the regulations, which will be enforced on 25th May 2018. But there remains some confusion over the finer details, particularly regarding data controllers and data protection officers (DPOs) and their remits.
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Q&ACan employers legally monitor employees’ emails at work?
This year we have seen a high profile European court case and new guidance from the Article 29 Working Party (the data protection advisory body made up of representatives from the data protection authorities in each EU Member State) (“29 WP”) confirming the legal position and providing guidance on monitoring employees at work.
