Posts tagged Data protection

If you’re as keen as I am on all things Data Protection related you may have read the recent Data Breach Survey from DLA Piper – it’s an interesting read, the number of reported breaches are up and show no sign of slowing down (so are the fines, but that’s another blog!). So, do... Read more

It’s nearly one whole year since GDPR came into force, shortly followed by the Data Protection Act 2018 and things seem to have calmed down after the flurry of enquiries SCVO received in the weeks leading up to 25th May last year. But, to be honest – I’m a bit concerned, surely... Read more

I’m afraid the short answer is no, we don’t. That’s probably not what you want to hear but I promise there’s a good reason why! The SCVO Information Service has had lots of requests for template policies and privacy notices so we know people are desperate to have them. But it’s a... Read more

Never mind the countdown to Christmas, there’s only 241 days left to get ready for Data Protection D-Day! Last Thursday saw me at the SCVO Data Protection conference in Edinburgh. The event sold out remarkably quickly - evidence that the third sector has concerns about GDPR – the... Read more

Essential reading for all charities using the internet and social media Read more

Exploring the seventh data protection principle: organisational and technological measures Read more

Expert advice from Harper Macleod LLP Read more

Accuracy, retention, rights and the Data Protection Act Read more

Personal data, information and the importance of specified purposes Read more

Datawareness and the importance of understanding what’s fair and lawful Read more