IT Governance

MAY 22, 2019

This week marks one year since the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) took effect, and although we’ve seen organisations take huge strides in their commitment to information security, many are still struggling to implement the necessary measures. Last, managers should keep an eye out for GDPR-related news. Document everything.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 15, 2019

For many, 2018 will go down as the year of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). The GDPR is not any less relevant in 2019. That means any slack your organisation was given in the first few months of the GDPR will be tightened. To help you get started, we’ve collated our most sought-after GDPR products.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Whatever category you fall into, we have courses that will help you achieve your professional potential. To help you achieve your potential faster, we are currently offering 15% off all October and November courses if you book by 31 October. We offer courses in: GDPR and DPO. Professional certification.

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IT Governance

MARCH 14, 2018

By the time the 31 March 2019 Brexit deadline comes around, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will have been effective for more than ten months. Broader than the GDPR. Become a GDPR expert. Certified EU GDPR Practitioner Training Course.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2018 from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has revealed that only 38% of businesses and 44% of charities have heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Are your staff aware of the GDPR? Key findings. Don’t let your staff be your downfall.

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Managing Your Information

MARCH 10, 2022

to donate a percentage of all training course earnings this year to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Appeal. For each person that books a full or half-day course we pledge £20; for a three-day booking it is £35 and those who book the practitioner level course we will donate £50.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 1, 2017

There are only six months to go before the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect, but some businesses are not even thinking about it yet, or are only just starting to. Establish an accountability and governance framework. Our book EU GDPR – A Pocket Guide is perfect for these first stages.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Since a no-deal Brexit is starting to look more and more likely, the UK government last week released additional guidance to supplement the ICO’s (Information Commissioner’s Office) previous description of the future data protection regime. It stated: “The EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (EUWA) retains the GDPR in UK law.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 21, 2019

The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) hasn’t exactly crept up unnoticed over the past year or so, but it’s still caught many organisations by surprise. Meanwhile, although the specifics of Brexit are still unclear, one thing is certain: whatever happens, UK-based organisations will be subject to the GDPR’s requirements.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Whenever someone mentions the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) , one of the first things they discuss is the potential for huge fines that it brings. This includes the GDPR, the Freedom of Information Act and the PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations). How can IT Governance help?

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IT Governance

MARCH 22, 2019

The data protection landscape was dramatically reshaped with the introduction of the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) on 25 May 2018, but it wasn’t the only law that took effect that day. In this blog, we explain why the DPA 2018 exists, what it contains and how it relates to the EU GDPR.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Staff awareness training is a core component of GDPR compliance, yet many organisations haven’t implemented the necessary measures. Staff training under the GDPR. It’s for these reasons that the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) requires organisations to conduct regular training courses.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Staff awareness training is a core component of GDPR compliance, yet many organisations haven’t implemented the necessary measures. Staff training under the GDPR. It’s for these reasons that the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) requires organisations to conduct regular training courses.

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Managing Your Information

MARCH 10, 2022

to donate some of our training course earnings this year to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. For each person that books a full or half-day course we pledge £20; for a three-day booking it is £35 and those who book the practitioner level course we will donate £50.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2017

There are less than six months to go until the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect, but some businesses are not even thinking about it yet, or are only just starting to. In the first two blogs we set out key steps for starting compliance projects, along with some IT Governance solutions should you need any extra help.

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The Guardian Data Protection

AUGUST 26, 2021

Culture secretary says move could lead to an end to irritating cookie popups and consent requests online Britain will attempt to move away from European data protection regulations as it overhauls its privacy rules after Brexit, the government has announced.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) superseded all laws based on the EU’s Data Protection Directive, including the UK’s Data Protection Act 1998, on 25 May 2018. Some organisations believe that a simple privacy notice is all that is required, but the GDPR actually demands far more than that. . GDPR complexities .

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Thanks to our GDPR Challenge E-learning Game , you can now reap the benefits of gamification when training your staff on their data protection obligations. Courses are interactive, learners get immediate feedback and everyone has an added reason to perform well. This is the application of competitive gaming in a learning environment.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Organisations have had to radically rethink their approach to data protection now that the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is in effect. But did you know that data controllers can be in violation of the GDPR even if they don’t violate any its data protection rules? If you don’t do this, you are in breach of the GDPR.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Many organisations are struggling to fill a skills gap created by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and need staff with knowledge of the Regulation. IT Governance runs two levels of GDPR training courses across the UK to train staff on the Regulation, giving them the knowledge required to manage a GDPR compliance project.

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IT Governance

JUNE 14, 2018

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been in effect for almost three weeks now – are you compliant, are you still working towards compliance or are you unsure of where to start? Register for our free webinars to find out how you can get started with your GDPR compliance project. Upcoming webinars. Quick wins.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 14, 2017

There are less than six months to go until the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect but some businesses are not even thinking about it yet, or are only just starting to. It’s vital to get an understanding of your level of compliance with the GDPR. EU GDPR Foundation Training Course.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Six months since the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came into force, pseudonymisation and data encryption remain the only technology measures specifically mentioned in the famously technology-agnostic Regulation. Get started today >> The post The GDPR: Requirements for encryption appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 29, 2018

When organisations look to initiate a GDPR compliance programme, the ‘people’ factor is often overlooked. Yet staff awareness and education are key components of any organisation’s GDPR compliance framework. . Staff awareness training for the GDPR does not mean simply briefing your employees about the Regulation.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 29, 2018

When organisations look to initiate a GDPR compliance programme, the ‘people’ factor is often overlooked. Yet staff awareness and education are key components of any organisation’s GDPR compliance framework. . Staff awareness training for the GDPR does not mean simply briefing your employees about the Regulation.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 22, 2018

This is especially relevant when seeking ways in which to prove compliance with data security laws like the GDPR. The ISO 27001 Certified ISMS Foundation Training Course is the starting point for all prospective ISO 27001 project managers and auditors, or anyone who wishes to build a career in information security management.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Making compliance easy with our Cloud-based solution CyberComply is a Cloud-based, end-to-end solution that simplifies compliance with a range of cyber security and data privacy standards and laws, including ISO 27001 , the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), and more. The number one software for GDPR compliance.

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IT Governance

JULY 29, 2019

Now that the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) has been in effect for over a year, you’ve likely become acquainted with the term ‘personal data’ But what exactly does personal data mean? And did you know that the GDPR includes a sub-category of sensitive personal data that comes with its own requirements?

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IT Governance

MARCH 12, 2018

Despite the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into effect in less than three months, many healthcare organisations are yet to start developing a compliance programme. This checklist details nine practical steps that healthcare organisations should undertake in preparation for the GDPR.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

There is an alarming lack of awareness across all industries about the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , according to a government survey. As you would expect, larger organisations were more likely to be aware of the GDPR. Preparing for the GDPR. The survey split respondents into businesses and charities.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Staff awareness should be a major concern for organisations looking to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). However, our 2017 GDPR Report found that less than 10% of organisations have provided GDPR staff awareness training to all employees. Why implement a GDPR staff awareness training programme?

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

This blog was originally published before the GDPR took effect in May 2018. An integral part of your EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) project is producing appropriate documentation to demonstrate your compliance – in line with the requirement for accountability set out in Article 5(2). GDPR documentation toolkit.

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IT Governance

MAY 15, 2018

The GDPR creates obligations for businesses that process EU residents’ personal data and allows authorities to impose fines of up to 4% of annual global turnover or €20 million – whichever is greater – if the organisation suffers a data breach. Why you have to comply with the GDPR and what might happen if you don’t. Book your place ».

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IT Governance

MARCH 26, 2020

One area you might not have considered is how to maintain compliance with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and UK DPA (Data Protection Act) 2018. The GDPR calls for appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data. Meeting your other GDPR obligations. Risk-based approach.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

This blog was originally published before the GDPR took effect in May 2018. An integral part of EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance is producing appropriate documentation. When should you provide a GDPR privacy notice? How do you write a GDPR privacy policy? GDPR privacy notice. Free of charge.

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IT Governance

JULY 29, 2019

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) restricts transfers of personal data to countries outside the EEA. So how do you make a restricted transfer in accordance with the GDPR? A transfer is defined as restricted if: 1) The GDPR applies to your processing of the personal data you are transferring. Exception 2.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Data controllers and data processors are an integral part of the GDPR. The terms ‘data controller’ and ‘data processor’ have been around for years, but it’s only since the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) took effect that they’ve been scrutinised. That’s understandable. The basics. Responsibilities of the data processor.

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