Personal Data

Harnessing the power of subscribers and data in the public sector

In an era of digital transformation, the public sector has an unprecedented opportunity to connect with citizens in meaningful ways. From our perspective, being able to give public sector leaders more understanding of the importance of utilising subscribers and better leveraging their data for future engagement is key.

Consumer debt: A quarter of customers happy for service providers to share personal data

More than a quarter of UK consumers would be happy for service providers to share their personal data with other suppliers or third parties, according to new research

Is your business GDPR proof? The dangers of your paper documents

In one way or another, your business has been impacted by the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Although this legislation has been enforced by the European Parliament, it will continue to impact businesses around the world that have relationships with European consumers.

Data shows 37% of UK businesses are still not fully GDPR compliant

A recent survey has revealed that a whopping 1 in 3 businesses admit that they are still not fully GDPR compliant despite new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) laws being in full effect.

82% of people using energy price comparison sites believe that they lose out on money, research claims

Research conducted by The Labrador, a free smart switching service suggests that the majority of people using price comparison websites to get the best energy tariff, believe that they are losing out on a significant amount of money every month.

Using data analytics to create new opportunities for local authorities

Steve Shirley, Vice President of Public Sector at Mastercard provides insight into using data analytics to create new opportunities for local authorities

The Unexpected Side-Effects of GDPR

David Emm, Principal Security Researcher, Kaspersky Lab discusses the unexpected side-effects of GDPR shortly after the new legislation came into effect 

Technology and social media: An ethical focus

In this opinion article, President of the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, Chris Rees reveals why he thinks that technology, including social media, must be ethical

May 25 is just the beginning of the GDPR story, says IAPP

The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) have urged numerous organisations dealing with data about people in Europe to continue their efforts to adapt to the new standard and to train their staff way beyond May 25

Is GDPR a new secret weapon for HR professionals in the data privacy wars?

New GDPR regulations are forcing HR professionals to think carefully about their data processes, ensure that they treat personal data correctly and plug any gaps in compliance

Security fears sparked over GDPR laws deter staff from working from home

A recent study held by online security manufacturer, Seareach discovered that the majority of staff are put off from working from home, due to security fears heightened by recent GDPR laws.

UK consumers believe businesses don’t know how to safeguard their data

New research shows trust in organisations is diminished as UK consumers vow to punish businesses that fail to safeguard their data and reward those that put data protection first

Getting prepared for GDPR

Plenty of UK businesses have admitted they aren't fully prepared for GDPR. With less than two weeks to go, Alastair Hartrup provides some last-minute advice to those business who may still be struggling

How will the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) impact our CCTV cameras?

The General Data Protection Regulation, otherwise known as GDPR, will be implemented by the European Parliament and change the way businesses that operate in or have ties with Europe handle data forever. Not only that, but this new piece of legislation will influence the way we capture and handle CCTV footage      

UK consumers intend to exercise data privacy rights following new GDPR law

UK consumers to target businesses with onslaught of data privacy request following deadline for GDPR compliance  

Who is collecting personal data & where does corporate responsibility lie?

In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica/Facebook scandal, personal data has yet again become a diamond in the eyes of media. And with GDPR being less than one month away, it is time to really discuss who can access personal information and for what purposes

Legal professionals to take control of their personal data when GDPR comes in

People who work in the legal sector are more likely than any other to ask for their personal data to be edited or deleted once the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force, a survey has revealed

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