# Current News Stories

### [Understanding Cookies and GDPR Compliance](/content/understanding-cookies-and-gdpr-compliance/index.html)

**November 13th, 2024**

In the digital age, cookies are everywhere. From browsing history to personalised recommendations, these tiny data files play a significant role in the online experience. However, with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in place, businesses need to be cautious about how they use cookies. Non-compliance can lead to hefty fines and damaged reputations. This \[…\]

### [Understanding Data Privacy and Track & Trace Apps in the Post-COVID Era](/content/understanding-data-privacy-and-track-trace-apps-in-the-post-covid-era/index.html)

**November 12th, 2024**

In this episode of *GDPR Now*, Karen Heaton, owner of Data Protection for Business, delves into data privacy concerns in the wake of COVID-19 with Phil Brown, a data privacy expert from Norfolk, UK. The discussion tackles timely issues, including data ownership, personal data rights, and the privacy implications of Track and Trace apps, which \[…\]

### [Data Security in a Crisis: Top Tips from Cybersecurity Expert Zohar Rosenberg](/content/data-security-in-a-crisis-top-tips-from-cybersecurity-expert-zohar-rosenberg/index.html)

**October 31st, 2024**

In this episode of the *GDPR Now* podcast, Karen Heaton from *Data Protection for Business* interviews Zohar Rosenberg, Chief Security Officer at Elron, about the changing landscape of data security. With a career spanning 20 years, Zohar has vast experience in cybersecurity, including a background in the Israeli military’s Intelligence Unit 8200. In this post, \[…\]

### [Cyber Breach Insurance: A Comprehensive Guide](/content/cyber-breach-insurance-a-comprehensive-guide/index.html)

**October 31st, 2024**

In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats are an ever-present risk. Cyber breach insurance has become a critical safeguard, helping businesses defend against financial and reputational damage from cyberattacks. This guide offers a concise overview of why cyber insurance is essential, what it covers, and how to choose the best policy for your business. Why You \[…\]

### [Mastering Cybersecurity for Your Organisation](/content/mastering-cybersecurity-for-your-organisation/index.html)

**October 30th, 2024**

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity isn’t just a technical necessity; it’s foundational for protecting both company data and client trust. Information security expert Andy Larkum, MD of ADL Consulting, shares critical strategies on building effective, sustainable data security within organisations. This comprehensive guide distils his insights, focusing on key elements like data protection, cybersecurity basics, \[…\]

### [GDPR data breach notification](/content/gdpr-data-breach-notification/index.html)

**June 6th, 2020**

Data Breach notifications We have discussed in our previous blog the potential level of fines for data breaches and some common causes of these breaches. Our blog today, answers the questions of: what exactly constitutes a reportable data breach?  Whose responsibility is it to report it?  We will look at guidance from the European Data \[…\]

### [Data Protection and Brexit](/content/brexit-data-protection/index.html)

**June 2nd, 2020**

Understanding Brexit and Data Protection and its impact on small and medium sized businesses is vital to our communities which are the lifeblood of the UK economy.  In this blog, we focus on what SME’s and sports clubs need to think about to address the changes coming down the line, once we are exit lockdown. \[…\]

### [Outsourced data protection officer: why it is a business need now](/content/outsourced-data-protection-officer/index.html)

**April 27th, 2020**

In this blog, we discuss: what is a Data Protection officer and does your business need one?   We also consider whether this requirement changes as a result of our response to the COVID19 pandemic? In the UK, businesses must comply with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 as well as EU General Data Protection Regulations. \[…\]

### [Increased Operational risks as a result of the global pandemic](/content/operational-risk-loss-data/index.html)

**April 27th, 2020**

Impact of the coronavirus crisis Respond rapidly Businesses around the world have been forced to respond rapidly and on an unprecedented scale, to the global pandemic.  Governments in many countries imposed a range of lockdown measures which meant millions of organisations globally had to shift their employees to work remotely. Survival first In normal times, \[…\]

### [Cornonavirus Crisis and the GDPR Accountability principle](/content/gdpr-accountability-principle/index.html)

**April 26th, 2020**

In this blog we consider the Accountability principle, and how this affects businesses in the era of the Coronavirus pandemic response. The Accountability principle is one of the Seven Principles of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. What is Accountability? Accountability is your requirement to demonstrate how your organisation or business is compliant with \[…\]