Hunton Privacy
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
On November 2, 2022, the ICO issued to the UK Department for Education (“ DfE ”) a formal reprimand following an investigation into the sharing of personal data stored on the Learning Records Service (“ LRS ”), a database which provides a record of pupils’ qualifications that the DfE has overall responsibility for.
IT Governance
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) , all personal data breaches must be recorded by the organisation and there should be a clear and defined process for doing so. In this blog, we take a look at the scenarios in which data protection breaches in schools must be reported. When must breaches be reported?
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Security Affairs
AUGUST 26, 2021
At the time of this writing it is not clear which kinds of information that had been exfiltrated by the attackers, local media reported that compromised data included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers and residency permit information for non-Swiss nationals. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.
IT Governance
APRIL 10, 2019
On 25 May 2018, the EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) superseded the UK’s DPA (Data Protection Act) 1998. With the Regulation expanding the definition of personal data, many organisations were uncertain as to what the new definition includes. The scope of personal data.
Hunton Privacy
MARCH 30, 2021
The Draft Guidance also applies to all organizations that process children’s data, not just providers of Information Society Services (“ISS”), and has a broader scope than the ICO Age Appropriate Code, covering issues such as how to address security standards, handle data breaches and use biometrics.
Data Protection Report
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
In both cases, the FTC’s complaint alleged that the companies retained personal data for longer than was necessary, and that conduct violated Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act as an unfair act or practice. Under the proposed consent orders, both companies do not confirm or deny the allegations. Complaint ¶10.)
IT Governance
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
The latest guidance from the government will assess the way further education providers are preparing for the UK’s departure from the EU, and it’s currently running a survey to get input from those looking for advice. The government’s advice will be invaluable for understanding how to manage your data protection requirements.
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