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2023 Data Protection predictions
2022 was a very eventful year for data protection and privacy compliance (if you’re feeling nostalgic, we covered the main events in our monthly bulletins
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Staff Profile – Nat
Introducing the amazing Natalie Bennett Can you tell us a bit about your role at DPAS? I lead our consultancy team. So my role is
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What is a Data Champion?
In this post, we will delve into the importance of the Data Champion role within organisations and how it can help embed good data protection
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World Data Protection Day
Data Protection Day is an annual event that raises awareness about the importance of data protection and privacy. The day also promotes dialogue and cooperation between individuals, organisations, and governments, on issues related to data protection and privacy.
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NHS DSPT External Support
What is the NHS DSPT? The NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit. The DSPT is a mandatory data protection and cybersecurity certification for any organisation
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Introducing our new staff: Alex and Jack
We’re hitting the refresh button this year and adding some new faces into the mix. Introducing Alex and Jack, the newest members of our SARs
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Looking back on 2022
As we enter a new year and are inundated with chants of ‘New year new you’, we’d like to pause, take a breath, and reflect
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Why attend our BCS Practitioner in FOI course?
Are you familiar with the Boots theory? ‘A man who can only afford a cheap pair of boots will end up replacing them often, as
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Cyber Security Training – What You Need To Know
Are you being let down by your training provider when it comes to Cyber Security Awareness? We take a look at the difference good training can make.
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International Data Transfer Risk Assessments
On May 3, 2022, the Icelandic data protection Supervisory Authority (SA) issued a fine of 5 million Kronur (about 35,000 Pounds) against the municipality of
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Anniversary of the GDPR 2022
Happy 4th Birthday GDPR! To celebrate 4 years since the GDPR came into effect, we’ve decided to release the first instalment of a blog series,
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Deaf Awareness Week
This week we’re celebrating #DeafAwarenessWeek. Our incredible Business Analyst Georgina Daugherty took the time to write a piece, which not only discusses her own experience
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