Stories from August, 2022

GDPR for schools – a useful short guide

In this article on GDPR for schools we will explore: what GDPR is who is responsible for GDPR in schools special protections for children under the GDPR how GDPR rights work for children GDPR and safeguarding Risks to be aware of Our top tips [su_box title="About the Author" box_color="#020a4a"]Michael has

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Privacy Statement: the Top Five Things Organisations Get Wrong

A well structured privacy statement is key to GDPR compliance and a crucial trust signal to customers and suppliers. However, many organisations get this crucial data protection requirement wrong. What is a Privacy Statement? What is a Privacy Statement? Under the GDPR people have the right to be informed. This

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NHS Patient Records Ransomware Attack

NHS IT Supplier Advanced has suffered a ransomware cyber attack that NHS chiefs fear could have compromised patient records. While the incident has been contained efforts to prevent the spread of malware to the wider NHS are having an impact on patient care. One NHS Chief Executive told HSJ , who first

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Large Scale Data Processing Explained

Large Scale Data Processing is one of the main reasons why organisations must have a Data Protection Officer (DPO). The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) asks two questions: “Do your organisation’s core activities involve tracking and monitoring people’s behaviour (for example on the internet, or on CCTV) on a large scale?”

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CCGs fined over Conflicts of Interests

[su_box title="About the Author" box_color="#020a4a"]Michael has over 15 years experience supporting, developing and improving effective conflict of interests systems. He has worked in this field in the public, private and charity sectors including at Board level. This experience has made him the ideal lead trainer for WuDo Solutions’ five-star rated

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