Ofcom has recently updated some advice under the title ‘Sharing your data online – what you need to know’, first published in July 2019. It clearly explains what decisions people need to take about their data, and how they can take more control of it. It also includes some useful links to other sites and […]
GDPR & Governance (DO NOT USE)
UK Government signposts data protection changes
Whilst we await the government’s response to the ‘Data: A New Direction’ consultation, which could significantly reshape the UK GDPR, it is interesting that work has already started in one area. In a press release entitled ‘Global data experts fire up government’s plans to promote free flow of data‘ the government has launched the International […]
50% off software up to £5,000 from the UK government
Small and medium-sized businesses across the UK can now access free and impartial online support to see how digital technology can boost their business performance, as reported in the latest Companies House newsletter. Eligible businesses can also apply for a discount of up to 50% off the purchase of approved software from a range of […]
NCSC urges all organisations to increase cyber security
The National Cyber Security Centre (“NCSC”) has issued new guidance, for organisations of all sizes, to try to mitigate the heightened risks of a cyber attack. This guidance has been triggered by the conflict in the Ukraine, and the risk of cyber attacks moving beyond the region. The free guidance is available at https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/actions-to-take-when-the-cyber-threat-is-heightened and […]
LAST CHANCE to register for the next free webinar – Information Audit / RoPA – how you can easily update your own and why you should bother
All attendees will also receive a free RoPA template. As a part of demonstrating compliance with the UK GDPR, every organisation must document their processing activities and this includes what information you have, where it is, what you do with it and who you share it with. In fact, we think that it’s impossible to […]