Cyber Security
7 Cyber Security Threats for 2026: What Lies Ahead?
Cyber security is evolving fast. As organisations race to adopt new tools, attackers move just as quickly to exploit gaps. What will 2026 look
Jack Penaligon
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Data Protection & GDPR
Soft Opt-In for Charities: Preparing for Low-Risk Direct Marketing Changes
Soft Opt-In for Charities: Preparing for Low-Risk Direct Marketing Changes The UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act, which received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025,
Nigel Gooding
Data Subject Access Requests
DUAA and SARs: Considering reasonable and proportionate searches
What does the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 change? The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025,
Jack Penaligon
Artificial Intelligence
Judicial Review To Help Determine Future Of AI Systems In The Public Sector
The Metropolitan Police arresting over 500 individuals on Saturday 9th August under the Terrorism Act 2000 was seen by some as a heavy handed approach.
Alex Haslam
Cyber Security
Phishing for Data: How to Spot, Stop, and Stay Resilient Against Attacks
Phishing is an ever prevalent tactic used by cybercriminals, and therefore it remains a hot topic for data protection professionals. Across all industries we have
Lauren Durham-Hutchins
Data Protection & GDPR
Compliant or Complacent? The ICO’s Data Protection Standards Could Prove You Wrong
Your organisation’s reputation takes years to build, but only moments to destroy. From one small mistake, like sending an email to the wrong client or
Noah de Wild
Data Protection & GDPR
A Legal Analysis of PECR and UK GDPR Enforcement (2019–2025)
A Legal Analysis of PECR and UK GDPR Enforcement (2019–2025): A Warning to Data Controllers on the enactment of the Data (Use and Access) Act.
Nigel Gooding
Data Protection & GDPR
The Real Impact of “Simple” Data Breach
I’ve been following a story that’s deeply troubling, and I think it’s a crucial lesson for anyone who handles sensitive data. Channel 4 recently reported
Melanie Garnett
Data Protection & GDPR
What is the ‘Internet of Things’?
If you’re unfamiliar with the phrase ‘Internet of Things’, you’d be forgiven for having no idea what it could possibly refer to. It does sound
Noah de Wild
Cyber Security
AVOIDING A REAL-LIFE BLACK MIRROR MOMENT: WHY STAFF TRAINING MATTERS
If ‘Black Mirror’ has taught us anything, it’s that technology is only as smart, or as dangerous, as the people using it. Some may say
Noah de Wild
Data Protection & GDPR
Text scammers: If only they would buzz off
Have you noticed a sharp increase in how often you receive these spam messages, emails and calls in the last few years? I have, too.
Melanie Garnett
Data Protection & GDPR
Accidental eavesdropping: Should I be hearing that?
There’s something that feels a little funny about giving these details out verbally, where the people around you can overhear.
Melanie Garnett