All Privacy Intelligence articles – Page 29
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The EU GDPR data encryption and decryption
Secure Chorus Chairman Elisabetta Zaccaria discusses the enhanced data privacy rights introduced by the EU General Data Protection Regulation and their impact on encryption methods for secure communication in enterprise.
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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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Capturing 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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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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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 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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How 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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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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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.
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Dealing with subject access requests under GDPR
Under the new General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), which will come into force on 25 May 2018, individuals will benefit from heightened rights in terms of their ability to request and access personal data from any entities holding such data about them.
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How to keep video conferencing GDPR compliant
The countdown to GDPR is on. The legislation marks a crackdown in terms of where data is stored in the cloud, with stricter fines for businesses in breach of those regulations.
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8 tips to securely dispose of your end of life data assets
In preparation of GDPR, it is vital that your business has a process in place to securely and responsibly dispose of end of life data assets.
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GDPR compliance: Where does the responsibility lie?
The natural assumption ahead of GDPR implementation is that businesses and service providers have, or are, taking steps to ensure that their systems and processes are compliant.