ISO 27001 Support: A Comprehensive Guide Why Does Your Business Need ISO 27001 Support? ISO 27001 is a globally recognised information security standard that provides a framework for managing and protecting sensitive information. Achieving ISO 27001 certification can enhance your business’s reputation, improve customer trust, and mitigate risks associated with data breaches. Key Benefits of…
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None of Your Business (NOYB): A Champion for Data Privacy Our personal data has become a valuable commodity. Companies collect vast amounts of information about us, from our online activities to our offline purchases. While this data can be used to provide personalised services, it also poses significant risks to our privacy. That’s where None…
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PCI DSS Remediation Support: A Strategic Solution Why Does Your Business Need PCI DSS Remediation Support? Once a PCI DSS compliance assessment has identified vulnerabilities, remediation becomes crucial to address these issues and achieve compliance. Effective remediation requires a strategic approach, expert guidance, and efficient implementation. Key Benefits of PCI DSS Remediation Support Efficient Remediation:…
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PCI DSS Prioritised Approach Program: A Strategic Guide Why Does Your Business Need a PCI DSS Prioritised Approach Program? The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a complex set of requirements that can be challenging to implement. For businesses with limited resources or that are already compliant with other security standards, a…
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PCI DSS Compliance Assessment and RoC Preparation: A Comprehensive Guide Why Does Your Business Need a PCI DSS Compliance Assessment? The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a stringent set of requirements designed to protect cardholder data. Non-compliance can lead to severe financial penalties, reputational damage, and potential legal action. A PCI…
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Does your business collect, process and store personal data? If yes, do you know exactly where all this data is and where it’s going? Like your cash flow, every business should know their data incomings and outgoings. Without this insight, it’s difficult to demonstrate compliance with data protection laws. Data mapping is a process for…
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Earn a Certificate in Data Protection Management (September 2024—November 2024) Data Protection Officers (DPOs) play a pivotal role in ensuring compliant data protection practices are implemented, effective, fit for purpose and appropriately maintained. The DPO’s training is essential to ensuring that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to be effective and efficient in their…
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Uncovering Your Organisation’s Data Protection Posture: A Comprehensive Assessment Understanding the intricacies of data protection compliance can be a daunting task. Our comprehensive discovery questionnaire provides a structured approach to assessing your organisation’s data protection maturity. By identifying strengths and weaknesses, you can take targeted steps to enhance your compliance posture. The Importance of a…
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Subject access requests (SAR) and Freedom of Information (FOI) empower individuals to hold organisations accountable. Whether to uncover council spending or receive copies of personal data, these requests are crucial to understand and identify. In this blog, you’ll discover the key differences between SARs and FOI requests and if your sector is responsible for responding…
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Introduction There are certain criteria under the UK GDPR in which organisations are mandated to appoint a data protection officer (DPO) and perform specific tasks. In some cases, where the requirement has not been met, it may be best practice to appoint a DPO because of the scale or nature of the data being processed….
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