Author: Natalie Bennett
How to Assess a Data Breach: A Practical Guide
This blog explains how to assess a data breach by identifying its cause, determining what information was exposed, and evaluating the potential impact on affected individuals and the organisation. It outlines common causes of breaches, the importance of understanding the type and scale of compromised data, and how assessing the timeline of an incident can help businesses respond effectively, meet legal obligations, and reduce long-term risks.
An end of year message from the DPAS team…
This year has been an exciting one for DPAS in lots of ways. We’ve had the privilege of working with organisations across a wide range of sectors, supporting them in navigating data protection challenges with confidence and clarity, which only strengthens our mission to engage, educate, and empower.
‘Tis the Season to be Wary
Whilst many of us are full of festive cheer and excited for the end of the month, it seems like an apt time to remind you that this is also the time of year when scammers work overtime.
DPAS Data Protection Bulletin – October 2025
The latest data protection news and developments from all around the world.
The Dark Art of Deepfakes
Discover how deepfakes are rewriting the rules of trust and data protection. From fake CEO videos to AI-driven impersonation schemes, learn why organisations must treat synthetic media as a serious cyber risk, and how to guard against it.
DPAS Data Protection Bulletin – september 2025
The latest data protection news and developments from all around the world.
DPAS Data Protection Bulletin – August 29 2025
The latest data protection news and developments from all around the world.
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…
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…
Welcome to the team, Jasmine!
Hi everyone! I’m really pleased to introduce myself as one of the newest faces here at DPAS. I’m Jasmine (or Jazz as most people call…
“What do you actually do in data protection?”
If I had a pound for every time someone asked me ‘What do you actually do?’ – I’d probably be retired.
Annual Data Protection Checklist
Regularly reviewing how you handle data is more important now than ever.