Preparing your organisation for cyber attacks and data breaches is complicated, and you should look for advice wherever you can get it. One of the most trusted resources is the NCSC’s (National Cyber Security Centre) ten-step guide. In this blog …
Organisations have had to get a lot more serious about data processing and information security since the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came into effect earlier this year. For many, that has included the mandatory appointment of a DPO …
Ships have experienced a digital transformation in recent years. New technologies are helping them navigate the waters and ensure that everyone on board experiences the connectivity and convenience they expect. However, this increased volume of data has made ships an …
Google has announced yet another data breach affecting its Google+ social network. This incident is separate to the one that came to light in October, which prompted Google to announce that it would shut Google+ down – a decision that …
This week, the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) prosecuted and fined a former deputy headteacher for unlawfully obtaining personal data from two schools he had previously worked at. Darren Harrison was suspended from Isleworth Town Primary School only six months into …
Finding a qualified DPO is arguably one of the GDPR’s hardest requirements, but is it something that schools need to be concerned about? The EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) contains particularly strong requirements for protecting children’s data. These can …
Tens of millions of O2 customers were stripped of internet access yesterday after the telecommunications giant’s data network collapsed. O2, which also shares infrastructure with Tesco Mobile and GiffGaff, claimed the outage was due to a “global software issue”. Deprived …
Follow our advice to make sure your organisation is GDPR-compliant and avoids disciplinary action. After a relatively quiet few months, the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is back in the news. Organisations have been waiting uneasily since the dramatics …
A recent survey by Ping Identity shows that customers move away from brands that have suffered data breaches. Data breaches are now a common occurrence – big-name brands affected in 2018 include FIFA, British Airways, Vision Direct, Eurostar and Marriott. …
To comply with ISO 27001, the international standard for information security, you need to know how to perform a risk assessment. This process is at the core of your compliance measures, as it helps you identify the threats you face …
