Chatbots and Personal Data: Benefits and Risks
Published on:
6 Apr
2023

This blog considers at high-level various possible legal ramifications of using Chatbots, especially ChatGPT, concerned with data protection risks.

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ROPA Spreadsheet
How to Create a Record of Processing Activities (ROPA)
Published on:
10 Jun
2022

In this blog, we will outline a step-by-step procedure on how you can create a ROPA.

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ROPA Spreadsheet
Who Needs a ROPA and Why?
Published on:
8 Jun
2022

Under the UK GDPR, the majority of organisations processing personal data are required to create and maintain a ROPAs

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DSAR Redaction
PUBLISHED on:
26/4/2023
How to Respond to a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR)

Let’s face it, there is nothing straightforward or simple about responding to a data subject access request (DSAR).

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
21/2/2023
What is the UK International Data Transfer Agreement and What Are the Implications?

On 2 February 2022, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) laid before Parliament changes around restricted international personal data transfers.

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DSAR Redaction
PUBLISHED on:
26/4/2023
Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) Services

One of the fundamental rights of an individual (data subject), under the UK GDPR is to be able to access and receive a copy of their personal information.

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
21/2/2023
Data Transfer Risk Assessment

We are focussing on transfer risk assessments (TRAs), commencing with the background that led to their introduction and then addressing the five questions.

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
3/4/2023
What is the GDPR?

The GDPR (EU) 2016/679 is an EU regulation which came into effect on 25 May 2018 and set a new benchmark for the processing of personal data.

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
21/2/2023
The CJEU Declares the EU-US Privacy Shield Invalid and SCCs Valid

On 16 July 2020, the CJEU issued its judgement on the adequacy of both the Privacy Shield and standard contract clauses (SCCs).

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
21/2/2023
What is the Purpose of ISO 27701 and What Benefits Does it Bring?

The need for guidance on how organisations should best protect privacy and manage personal information has never been more pertinent.

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
21/2/2023
ISO 27701:2019 and the GDPR

The EU GDPR and the UK DPA both require organisations to protect and ensure the privacy of any personal data which they process.

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
21/2/2023
In-house Resource vs Virtual DPO

This blog takes a look at DPOs and considers when to look in-house and when a virtual, external resource or hybrid resource may be a better option.

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DSAR Redaction
PUBLISHED on:
26/4/2023
Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) – The Need for Education and Centralised Processes

We discuss the importance of ensuring that your whole organisation can identify a DSAR and the benefits of controlling the entry points of DSARs.

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
21/2/2023
Verifying the Identity of Someone Requesting Information Under the GDPR

We look at the requirement within both the DPA and the GDPR to verify the identity of an individual making a request before acting or releasing information

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
21/2/2023
Data Protection and Management System Standards – Which is Best for Me?

Is there a catch-all international standard that effectively proves external verification of data protection compliance?

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
21/2/2023
Transferring Personal Data Outside of the EEA

This blog looks at a very specific area of the GDPR - Article 28 and data transfer outside of the EEA.

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
21/2/2023
Supply Chain Compliance with the GDPR

This blog focuses on an aspect of the GDPR which can be particularly challenging for a number of organisations.

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
21/2/2023
What is the Difference Between Personal Data and Sensitive Personal Data?

There is some confusion about the difference between personal data and sensitive personal data and even whether sensitive personal data exists as a term!

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
3/4/2023
Tips on Demonstrating UK GDPR Compliance

We provide some questions which should help you in determining your level of compliance with the GDPR

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
21/2/2023
Are you adequately covering GDPR within your ISMS?

We have seen an increased focus on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by certification body (CB) assessors when conducting ISO 27001 audits.

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
3/4/2023
BS 10012:2017 – What are the Benefits and How Do I Achieve Certification

BS 10012 is a standard which has been developed to enable organisations to implement a personal information management system (PIMS).

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
21/2/2023
Gaining Senior Management Buy-In to GDPR Compliance

Why can it still be challenging to gain traction on your GDPR compliance project?

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
21/2/2023
THE GDPR – 5 Myths Dispelled

The adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in April 2016 had wide-ranging impacts. These affect all organisations.

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
21/2/2023
When and How to Conduct a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

A DPIA delivers a pre-emptive approach to assessing these risks, and can prevent a data breach occurring. We present an outline of steps in conducting a DPIA

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
23/2/2023
UK International Data Transfer Agreement

DTA and the UK Addendum to the current European Commission’s SCCs re the next steps in providing a transfer tool for complying with the UK GDPR.

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
3/5/2023
How to Create a Record of Processing Activities (ROPA)

In this blog, we will outline a step-by-step procedure on how you can create a ROPA.

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GDPR
PUBLISHED on:
3/5/2023
Who Needs a ROPA and Why?

Under the UK GDPR, the majority of organisations processing personal data are required to create and maintain a ROPAs

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