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5 Things you might not know about the Data Protection Act

The Data Protection Act has been around longer than you think. This article covers some things you might not know about this piece of legislation.

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Data Protection for Small Businesses

In 2019, GDPR.EU asked over 700 small business leaders in Europe about their GDPR compliance levels. The answers suggest there are gaps in data protection

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Develop Your Data Protection Skills

Thinking about how to develop your data protection skills? Our courses are by the practitioner, for the practitioner. In this article, we explore routes and

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Human Factors in a Data Breach

What are the human factors in a data breach, and how can they be remedied? DPAS Founder Nigel Gooding explains. The human factors in a

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Interest, what Public Interest?

In this article, the founder of DPAS Nigel Gooding examines the role of Public Interest in data protection. This is in the context of the

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Criminal Records and the Data Protection Act

Can I get a criminal record if I do not follow the Data Protection Act 2018? I am often asked by practitioners, ‘why are there

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Cookies and Similar Technologies

What exactly are cookies and similar technologies? When should you be asking for consent to ensure lawful use? Learn more about cookies and similar technologies,

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The Children’s Code: What You Need to Know

The Children’s Code (“the Code”) was formally known as the Age-Appropriate Design Code. It came into force on 2nd September 2020, with a 12-month transition

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Are you using CCTV lawfully under UK GDPR?

The use of CCTV and Video Surveillance has been used for years, often as a crime deterrent. But more organisations are now using it for

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Keeping up with Subject Access Requests

Keep up to date with the latest in SARs with the DPAS blog. Charlotte Bolt discusses Subject Access Requests, and the changing data landscape around personal

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