All EMEA articles – Page 21
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GDPR: What it means for customer payments data
There’s been a lot of buzz around the recently introduced General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and many businesses are unsure of the steps to take in relation to their payment data.
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Why 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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The importance of BYOD policies in managing data protection risks and compliance
A survey carried out on more than 1,000 businesses by the Ponemon Institute in April, found that more than half of those companies said they wouldn’t be compliant by the new GDPR legislation deadline.
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What GDPR means for the insurance industry
The introduction of the GDPR will make a significant impact on the insurance industry, both within and outside Europe.
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How 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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Board Director of DMA discusses consent versus legitimate interests
Speaking at the GDPR Summit London, Julia Porter, from the DMA, grappled with the thorny topic of consent versus legitimate interests. It’s a crucial issue concerning marketers and GDPR.
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Employee rights under GDPR
Personal data means all data concerning individuals and that means not only customers, but, for example, suppliers and staff. At the recent GDPR Summit London, GDPR and the rights of employees came up time and time again, but a panel discussion uncovered some important lessons.
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What do healthcare organisations need to consider when preparing for GDPR?
As we know the new rules brought in by GDPR will reinforce current legislation with the addition of some new requirements. Any organisation, including those in the healthcare sector, controlling or processing personally identifiable data will need to comply with GDPR.
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GDPR and PECR for marketers
Data protection and marketing are so closely interconnected that no marketing plan involving data can move forward without getting data protection right. GDPR – General Data Protection Regulation – and PECR – Privacy and Electronic Communication Regulations – are regulations concerning data protection that marketers must familiarise themselves with.
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Why all teachers and staff must be ready for GDPR
Schools have their own special set of challenges when preparing for GDPR and imminent EU rules will radically change the way all organisations have to look after personal data.
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Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about GDPR
The most pressing questions asked around the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
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What 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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GDPR and the information lifecycle
I’m keen to change the perception that General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will act as a drag on organisations. I also want to avoid others falling into the trap of thinking the only inducement for an organisation to comply is to avoid a fine.
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How 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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GDPR and Google Analytics
Many businesses use Google Analytics as their only web analytics tool and are very happy with it.
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Balancing a warm corporate welcome and GDPR
Worth £193bn annually to the UK economy, face-to-face business remains king, so how can UK organisations strike the right balance between a smooth check-in for visitors and meeting the forthcoming GDPR requirements?
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Five added benefits of GDPR compliance
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will bring about a massive overhaul in data protection laws for EU citizens when it goes into effect on May 25, 2018.
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How can schools ensure they are GDPR compliant?
The new GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is replacing the current Data Protection Act (DPA) and is set to strengthen and unify all data held within an organisation.
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GDPR Subject Access Requests
Handling subject access requests (“SAR”) effectively and within the legal timeframe remains a challenge for many employers especially where SARs are becoming increasingly onerous
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Can 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.