Tag: data protection
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,…
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….
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…
How to Create a Culture of Continuous Development
Having highly skilled and well trained staff is paramount to building a successful team or department. Skilled employees don’t just perform their roles effectively, they…
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…
DPAS Data Protection Bulletin – August 29 2025
The latest data protection news and developments from all around the world.
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…
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…
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.
DPAS Data Protection Bulletin – July 29 2025
The latest data protection news and developments from all around the world.
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.
