Good News for a New Year
Good News for a New Year - 2026. UK-EU Data Transfers: The EU extended its data adequacy decisions for the UK, originally set to expire in June 2025, to December 27, 2025, to allow assessment of the UK's new Data (Use and Access) Act (DUAA). Then, on December 19,...
Out of Office
'OOO' It is not often that I am swayed to post about listening to #BBCRadio2 and #ScottMills in the morning. But today’s morning show, while a little amusing, did remind me about the importance of exactly what provisions we put in place when away from the office, for...
The Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018
The Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018 Often referred to as just the Data Protection Fee, the amount paid by Data Controllers has not risen since it's introduction back in 2018. So, the government undertook a consultation on proposed changes to...
Data Privacy Day 2024
Data Privacy Day 2024 The ideal opportunity to consider, check and where necessary change your Online Privacy behaviour. Passwords - Change them on a regular basis, and ensure you are using a strong password. Don't use the same password for multiple sites....
The Data Protection (Adequacy) (United States of America) Regulations 2023
The Data Protection (Adequacy) (United States of America) Regulations 2023 Well the Government have acted fast on this one, Laid before Parliament on 21st September 2023 and coming into force on 12th October 2023. What is this legislation? Basically an extension to...
Education sector is the biggest offender for BCC breaches
As the ICO publishes new guidance on sending bulk communications by email, and issued a warning to organisations to use alternatives to the blind carbon copy (BCC) email function. In recent analysis the ICO has found that the education sector is the biggest offender...