5 lessons learned from data protection reprimands in 2024

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The key themes of ICO action taken against companies failing to comply with data protection

RIPA – how much do you know?

Specific legislation applies to the covert acquisition of information by public authorities.

Happy New Year from our data protection team

Wishing all our clients and friends a very Happy New Year.

DSPT – when is the best time to start?

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The interim assessment window deadline is 31st December.

Artificial Intelligence – explaining decisions made through AI

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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has worked in collaboration with The Alan Turing Institute (The

The Importance of Safer Recruitment

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How vetting and recruitment processes impact the safety of an organisation, and the public

Writing the DSP Toolkit

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Have you started yet?

Adult-only services and The Children’s Code

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Adult only Information Society Service (ISS) providers may not be intended for access by children,

Considering artificial intelligence – what does it mean for data protection?

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As artificial intelligence (AI) emerges further and further into business practices, there are more reasons

What does data protection leadership and oversight look like at board level?

Data protection leadership at board level

When it comes to data protection leadership and oversight, there can be a lot to

Data Protection Officer

Data Protection (GDPR) Overview

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

Advanced Data Protection Officer

A.I. & Data Protection

Cyber Security & Data Protection

Data Protection for Investigators & Litigation Support Services

Records Management

The New Data Use and Access Bill

Subject Access Requests & Redaction (SAR Training)

Advanced Subject Access Request & Redaction of Information Training

Authorisation & Oversight for Senior Officers

A Practical Approach for Enforcement Officers

Caldicott Guardian Training

Advanced Caldicott Guardian

Senior Risk Owner Training

Advanced Senior Risk Owner Training

Safer Recruitment

Cyber Security & Data Protection

Information Asset Owner

Freedom of Information & Environmental Information Regulations

Board Briefings / Senior Staff Training

Marketing, Fundraising & Data Protection

CAF Aligned NHS DSPT Update

Data Protection Officer

Data Protection (GDPR) Overview

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

Advanced Data Protection Officer

A.I. & Data Protection

Cyber Security & Data Protection

Data Protection for Investigators & Litigation Support Services

Records Management

The New Data Use and Access Bill

Subject Access Requests & Redaction (SAR Training)

Advanced Subject Access Request & Redaction of Information Training

Authorisation & Oversight for Senior Officers

A Practical Approach for Enforcement Officers

Caldicott Guardian Training

Advanced Caldicott Guardian

Senior Risk Owner Training

Advanced Senior Risk Owner Training

Safer Recruitment

Cyber Security & Data Protection

Information Asset Owner

Freedom of Information & Environmental Information Regulations

Board Briefings / Senior Staff Training

Marketing, Fundraising & Data Protection

CAF Aligned NHS DSPT Update

GDPR Audit

DSP Toolkit Audit & Support

Physical Security Review

Data Protection Impact Assessment

Policy Creation & Review

DPIA Assessment & Support

Freedom of Information Requests (FOI)

Incident & Breach Management

Subject Access Requests / Redaction

DSP Toolkit Guidance / Assurance

Managed Data Protection Service (DPO)

Managed Caldicott Guardian (CG)

Information Sharing