The IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals) is the policy neutral, not-for-profit professional home for privacy, AI governance and digital responsibility globally and we are pleased to be members of it. The IAPP has just launched their digital risk index 2026 and have produced a helpful infographic which you can download with the link https://iapp.org/resources/article/navigate-digital-risk-index. […]
Data Protection
ICO issues IoT things guidance
If you are new to the term IoT, it stands for ‘Internet of Things’. This covers all those smart devices including TVs, air fryers, fitness trackers, cars, and even toasters that connect to the Internet and could be collecting your personal data. According to the ICO, new research reveals only 1 in 7 people have […]
Implications of the under-16 social media ban
It has been reported that several charities are considering how they will engage differently with young people, following the announcement of the government’s plans to ban certain social media platforms for children aged under 16. Civil Society covers this well at https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/charities-considering-youth-engagement-plans-after-social-media-ban.html, but if you offer services and support to this age group, how could […]
Free supporter journey guide
Beacon CRM are offering a free guide entitled ‘From outsider to advocate: How to craft unforgettable supporter journeys with modern CRM’. If this could help to inform your thinking, you can download a copy from https://www.beaconcrm.org/offer/from-outsider-to-advocate-how-to-craft-unforgettable-supporter-journeys-with-modern-crm.
Simply-Docs policies updated
We know that many of you subscribe to simply-docs.co.uk for their data protection and other policy templates, and they have just updated a number to reflect changes to the DUAA, UK GDPR and PECR legislation. If you log into your account you should see a list of updates.