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Pseudonymising Personal Data

Pseudonymising personal data is way of enhancing privacy and complying with the GDPR. It means taking the identifiable information within a dataset and replacing it with artificial identifiers or pseudonyms. Unlike anonymisation, pseudonymisation allows you to re-identify the data subject if necessary, making it a very useful tool in processing

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What is pseudonymisation, and why use it?

What is pseudonymisation? The tool for effective anonymisation that keeps on giving. [su_box title="About the Author" box_color="#020a4a"]Michael has many years' experience supporting, developing and improving effective data protection and GDPR compliance systems. He has worked in this field in the public, private and charity sectors including at Board level. This

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What is a data controller? What do they do?

A data controller is at the forefront of ensuring GDPR compliance and safeguarding people’s data rights. Understanding the intricacies of this responsibility is crucial for organisations handling personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the core functions, obligations, and evolving role

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What is a Record of Processing Activity?

A record of processing activity (ROPA) is a document that organisations are required to maintain under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It is a detailed inventory of an organisation's data processing activities, providing insights into the types of personal data processed, the purposes for which it is processed, and

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Check your GDPR Compliance

It's always a good idea to check your compliance with GDPR. That is why we have created a simple GDPR checklist for your to download and complete. The eight questions ask you to check the core elements of your legal duties and put in evidence that the things you need

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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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