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When we talk about UK GDPR, it’s easy to think this means ensuring you've published your privacy notices, have retention schedules in place and a tracker that captures the data processing that occurs within your organisation. But one of its most important requirements is simpler: keeping personal data secure. Security of processing means putting everyday safeguards in place so information isn’t lost, misused, exposed or deliberately destroyed. For an insurance company, that c

Get Ahead of Data Breaches This week we’re focusing on what the ICO expects from organisations when a data breach occurs — and how you can stay ahead of the risks. When a data breach happens, the ICO is clear: organisations must act fast , stay transparent , and put people's data first . This isn’t just about ticking boxes — it’s about protecting data, maintaining trust and avoiding serious penalties! Organisations must have robust processes in place to manage a data breach e

' Bake in ' Data Protection! “ Data Protection by Design and Default ” can be described as an agile way of embedding privacy and accountability into the fabric of your services, systems, and decision-making — not as an afterthought, but as a proactive, strategic foundation from the outset. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) describes the process as ' bake in' data protection! It’s not just a legal requirement under UK GDPR — it’s a mindset. One that asks: Have you

At the end of each week, Data Protection Management Consultants Get Ahead!® focuses on a Data Protection or Information Governance area of compliance that draws attention to newsworthy articles and provides tips on how businesses and organisations can stay ahead in data protection and information governance compliance. Last week, our privacy statement and cookies policy were temporarily posted here due to a brief content update issue. It’s all resolved now and we’d like to ap

Get Aligned, Get Ahead with Data Protection and Cybersecurity At the end of each week Data Protection Management Consultants Get Ahead! ® focuses on a Data Protection or Information Governance area of compliance, that draws attention to newsworthy articles, and provides tips on how businesses and organisations can stay ahead in data protection and information governance compliance. This week we are focusing on Data Protection and Cybersecurity If not already, it's time to ge

Set the time, Action the Right, Respond Straightaway! At the end of each week Data Protection Management Consultants Get Ahead! ® focuses on a Data Protection or Information Governance area of compliance, that draws attention to newsworthy articles,  and provides tips on how businesses and organisations can stay ahead in data protection and information governance compliance. This week we are focusing on Subject Access Requests (SARs)  Last month the Information Commissioner'

Insight into the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 A Brief Guide for Councils, Government Departments, and Businesses in the Private Sector Published by DPMC Insight The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025, represents a major shift in the UK’s approach to data governance. It introduces new structures, responsibilities, and opportunities for public bodies and private organisations to use data more effectively while safeguarding privacy and