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Key issues for data protection compliance


All businesses in the UK must comply with the Data Protection Act.

Even if your business does not deal direct with consumers, it is inevitable that it processes personal data relating to its own employees and to staff at other businesses, for example suppliers and corporate customers and clients.


Individuals at other businesses are covered by data protection law. You are processing personal information even if only name and contact details are held. Personal data must be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Principles and all data subjects (including business contacts and employees) must be accorded the same rights as consumers. 

Do you have the big picture on information security?


We take a look at the current security environment, the pressures that industry faces and the information security breaches currently in the news.
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Could your business be damaged by bad publicity?

The Information Commissioner actively seeks exposure for companies guilty of data protection breaches resulting in adverse publicity.

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Are you maximising the value of existing customer databases?

Marketing and profiling activity may be compromised or restricted by data protection law. Informed planning can open up those databases to new activities.

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Do you outsource or provide outsourced services?

A statutory duty under the Data Protection Act 1998 means that third party service providers that process personal data on behalf of another business should be vetted for compliance with the security aspects of the Act and written data protection contracts are required including two specified terms.

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Should your business be registered for data protection?

All businesses must register for data protection unless they are exempt. Some business activities automatically require registration...

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