Data Protection - GDPR - ePrivacy: 21 things to think about




Data Protection, GDPR and ePrivacy - 21 things to think about

  1. Data sharing agreements with Data Processors
  2. Your policies define the lawful basis for your data processing
  3. Explicit opted in consent 
  4. Age verfication in place
  5. Customer use of WIFI
  6. Retention schedules
  7. Encryption of portable devices
  8. Remote working
  9. Training
  10. Physical security
  11. Secure printing
  12. USB sticks and DV/CD drives
  13. Restricted access - System access
  14. Data Protection Impact Assessments 
  15. Password requirements
  16. Records inventory
  17. ICO registration
  18. On-going awareness
  19. Data protection leadership
  20. Fax machines
and lastly number 21 - the Penalties for non compliance.  The BBC report fines for the first 3 years from May 2018 could be in excess of £4 Billion !




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