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          Are you compliant with GDPR?

          The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is now in place as of 25 May 2018. View our hub for essential advice from our data protection experts and make sure your business is compliant with the regime and its evolving guidance.
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          Accountability the new data protection principle

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          DWF's data protection experts have the experience and knowledge to guide you through the various challenges that will arise from the GDPR. We understand that budgets are limited and pragmatic commercial decisions have to be taken. You will need to take pragmatic commercial decisions about what the key risks are to your business and we can provide you with the strategic advice, practical tools and assistance that you require in order to do this.

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          Data New Year's Resolutions

          DWF's Data Protection team set out your 10 Data New Year's Resolutions to help you deal with the ever-evolving world of data protection in 2020! 

          The GDPR: One Year On

          On 25 May 2019 the GDPR celebrated its one year in effect anniversary. In this article we will reflect on what we have learnt over the past year.

          Creating real value from personal data by taking a strategic approach to data governance

          Restricted transfers and Model Clauses

          Does your organisation transfer personal data outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) by using the Model Clauses?

          Privacy notices: one year on from GDPR, what businesses need to know

          Organisations have a clear legal obligation to inform individuals about the collection and use of their personal data and most commonly do so via a written 'privacy notice.' However, many privacy notices (even those updated for GDPR) still fall foul of the law in a few common areas.

          Processing personal data? How to choose the right ground?

          Your organisation must have and record a lawful processing ground for processing personal data.

          The ICO takes Enforcement Action against HMRC

          On 9 May 2019 the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued an enforcement notice against HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), requiring it to delete personal data that was unlawfully obtained and processed in relation to HMRC's Voice ID service.

          Accountability the new data protection principle

          GDPR headlines have focused on the 'new': administrative fines, rules on consent, and notification of data breaches. What about the new data protection 'principle' – accountability? This article will explore the different ways to show accountability, which is important for compliance, and also thinking of data as part of the day to day running of your business. 

          Overview of the new ICO fee requirements for data controllers

          On 20 February 2018 new draft Regulations were put before Parliament which require data controllers to pay a fee to the ICO, unless an exemption applies. This article considers the proposed fee structure.

          Ireland publishes Data Protection Bill 2018 in advance of GDPR

          Ireland’s Data Protection Bill 2018 was published in early February.  This text, which may be subject to change by the Irish Parliament, will amend the current Irish Data Protection Acts, 1988 and 2003.  The Bill contains two exemptions of particular relevance to insurers.  

          GDPR Guide for Pension Schemes

          We have put together a guide to highlight the key changes, and how you can ensure you are prepared for the new regulations.
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