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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

Jasmine Fraser

DPAS Culture

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

Jasmine Fraser

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.

Mel

Data Protection Bulletin

DPAS Data Protection Bulletin – July 29 2025

The latest data protection news and developments from all around the world.

Mel

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.

Mel

Data Protection & GDPR

Air fryer spies and fridge snitches: 7 appliances collecting your data

Your fridge is the last thing you’d expect to be spying on you.

Mel

Artificial Intelligence

Are you prepared… or just winging it?

Just like training for a cycling event, preparation is key in data protection.

Kristal Rocks

Data Protection Bulletin

DPAS Data Protection Bulletin – June 26 2025

The latest data protection news and developments from all around the world.

Mel

Cyber Security

Breaking down 9 key changes in the Data (Use and Access) Act

While by no means an exhaustive breakdown of every change, this guide provides a snapshot into some of the key changes.

Alex Haslam

Cyber Security

Bespoke data protection training: Keeping your staff engaged

Off-the-shelf courses are often too generic. Staff quickly disengage, and the training is forgotten as soon as the browser is closed.

Mel

Cyber Security

13 Easy to Understand Changes in the Data (Use and Access) Bill

As we can now expect the bill to come into law very soon, here are 13 of the bill’s most interesting key changes that you’ll want to know.

Mel

Data Protection Bulletin

DPAS Data Protection Bulletin – May 28 2025

The latest data protection news and developments from all around the world.

Mel

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