Luke Irwin Archive
As organisations adjust to the chaos that the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought, they are bound to be limited in the business processes they can perform. Among the problems they face is the ability to comply with the GDPR …
There is such a breadth of information online about the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) that it can be daunting to find even basic clarifications on its rules and requirements. With this blog, we hope to simplify things, providing quick …
Cloud services are an integral part of modern business, with as many as 94% of organisations using it for at least some part of their operations. The reliance on Cloud services will soar in the coming weeks and months, as …
Two years after the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) took effect, a lot of organisations remain unsure of how to approach compliance. This is especially apparent in B2B marketing, which deals with both business information and personal information. Employees often …
Are you confused about the terms ‘information security’ and ‘cyber security’, and why some people use them interchangeably? You’re not alone, as many discussions on data protection and cyber crime overlook the nuances that define the industry. We aim to …
Ethical hacking has become big business in the cyber security industry, with organisations embracing a seemingly radical approach to data protection. So, what is ethical hacking and how can it protect you against threats?
The people side of ISO 27001, is complex. Off-the-shelf staff awareness training solutions will help educate employees on many threats, but it requires constant vigilance from organisations to ensure that everyone is following the established guidance. That’s something that organisations …
This month has been a mixed bag in terms of cyber security incidents. On the one hand, the 630 million breached records represents a massive drop-off from last month and brings the monthly average back down to about the same …
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) outlines six conditions under which organisations can process personal data. Contractual requirements, legal obligations, vital interests and tasks carried out in the public interest are all relatively self-explanatory, leaving consent and legitimate interest that …
The introduction of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) requires all organisations within its scope to give data subjects the right to review the personal data being held on them. These requirements are broadly consistent with previous laws about personal data access requests, albeit more rigorous. However, …
