Electronic communication plays an important role in our lives, with many of us using social media every single day. The most popular social network used across the world is Facebook, boasting over 1 billion users – a seventh of the world’s population. This January, the social network made significant changes to its privacy policy.

However, in a report written by Belgium’s data watchdog, Facebook has been accused of breaking data protection laws in Europe. The social network’s new terms were said to be in violation of the European laws against how data is gathered about individuals, what is done with it and how people are informed of such practices. The report stated that the security settings were far too complicated for users to clearly understand which data is private and which will be shared, as well as leaving users uncertain of which organisations are receiving their data. This news comes as European law is currently discussing future options regarding the region’s data protection, with new regulations expected from 2017 to meet the changing technology demands.

As millions, if individuals and businesses rely on electronic communications in 2015, it’s important that businesses know that not only are their privacy and data protected but that their clients’ are too. We are here to help businesses with their privacy needs, specialising in data protection strategies, salesforce CRM implementation and more. Over the years we have worked with a variety of different businesses both small and large, providing them with practical advice and helping to defend their data. Whether you would like our help with training your team or guidance in certain areas, we’re equipped with the experience and skill set needed.