How to Spot and Avoid Phishing Scams October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and as cyber threats continue to rise, one of the most prevalent threats facing both individuals and organisations is phishing. Phishing attacks are designed to steal sensitive information by disguising malicious intent in emails, texts, or websites that appear trustworthy. It’s crucial to…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Building a Cybersecurity Culture in Your Business October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a timely reminder of the importance of staying vigilant in a world where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated. At Data Protection People, we believe that effective data protection and cybersecurity aren’t just the responsibility of IT departments—they’re a collective…
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Under the UK GDPR, organisations must document their processing activities to support good data governance and show compliance with other areas of the GDPR. Along with the appropriate records, several policies and procedures must be implemented to ensure compliance. Below, we list the mandatory documentation required by the UK GDPR. Mandatory Documents for GDPR Compliance…
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The UK GDPR is a complex legal document with endless text on policies, procedures, principles and rights. For most organisations, this information will go over your head—unless it’s your job. At Data Protection People, we aim to make data protection simple. So, our experts came together to list the five key things you need to…
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How to Claim CPE Credits with Data Protection Made Easy Boost your professional knowledge and easily earn Continuing Privacy Education (CPE) credits while listening to expert-led discussions in data protection. Our Data Protection Made Easy podcast offers a wealth of content that not only keeps you informed but also helps you effortlessly claim CPE credits….
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LinkedIn Suspends AI Data Training for UK Users: What Does It Mean for Data Privacy? In a significant move, LinkedIn, the career-focused social media platform, has temporarily stopped using UK user data to train its generative AI models. This decision comes after the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) expressed concerns regarding the privacy implications for individuals…
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LinkedIn’s Shift in AI Data Policy: What Does This Mean for the Future of Data Privacy In a recent development, LinkedIn has made the decision to halt the use of UK users’ data to train its generative AI models. This follows concerns raised by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which questioned LinkedIn’s approach to handling…
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New Laws to Crack Down on Fraud: What This Means for Your Organisation The UK government has recently announced the introduction of the Fraud, Error, and Debt Bill, aimed at reducing fraud in the social security system. This significant legislation will give the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) greater powers to detect and stop…
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The Latest Data Protection & Cyber Security News – September 2024 The Data Protection Made Easy podcast is back with the latest news, challenges and insights into data privacy and cyber security. This month, our hosts, Phil, Jasmine, and Joe, covered international data transfers, artificial intelligence, video recordings and more. Keep reading to see what…
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Telegram’s Crackdown on Illegal Content: Implications for Organisations and Individual Rights In a bold move, Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, recently announced a crackdown on illegal content circulating on the platform. This decision follows his arrest in France, where he was charged with failing to prevent the use of Telegram for criminal activities,…
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