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Information Security Product News & Events

What is ISO 27001 Certification & Why is it Important? |...

3 minute read

Skillcast's information security management system (ISMS) has been awarded ISO 27001 status since 2011. Find out why it's important & how to achieve it.

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GDPR

Conducting a GDPR Compliance Audit | Skillcast

13 minute read

An audit of your GDPR procedures and controls will allow you to benchmark your existing activities and remedy any gaps to ensure regulatory compliance.

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Information Security GDPR

Identifying and Dealing with Data Breaches | Skillcast

4 minute read

Learn how to identify and deal with data breaches effectively. Explore prevention strategies, GDPR compliance, and long-term protection solutions for your business.

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Information Security GDPR

Biggest GDPR Fines of 2024 | Skillcast

16 minute read

Last year, some hefty fines were issued often to repeat offenders. We review the largest penalties dished out in 2024 and the breaches behind them.

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Information Security GDPR

Navigating the Future of Data Protection | Skillcast

8 minute read

GDPR mandates strict compliance to ensure data protection and security. We explore the latest updates to this regulation and best practices.

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Information Security GDPR

Special Category Data GDPR Best Practices | Skillcast

3 minute read

Collecting sensitive personal data has become a necessity for businesses. We explain what special category data is and how to stay GDPR compliant.

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Information Security GDPR

20 Biggest GDPR Fines 2018 - 2024 | Breaches of GDPR |...

18 minute read

The past few years have seen some massive GDPR fines handed out to firms. Here's a breakdown of the top penalties from 2018 to 2024.

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GDPR Compliance Strategy

GDPR Compliance for Construction Companies | Skillcast

4 minute read

Discover essential GDPR compliance tips for the construction industry. Learn how to protect your business and ensure GDPR compliance with comprehensive training.

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Information Security GDPR

Customer Data Protection | Skillcast

4 minute read

Protecting customer data is always imperative but to retain subscribing customers it’s even more important to protect their data from cyberattacks - learn how.

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Information Security Risk Management

Data Protection Act 2018 | Act 2018 and Principles |...

17 minute read

Discover how to handle data safely to adhere to the Data Protection Act. Learn more about the DPA Act 2018 and essential principles for business compliance.

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Information Security GDPR

7 Ways to Protect Health Data under GDPR | Skillcast

3 minute read

Health data security is a topic that frequently makes headlines due to the rising threat of cyberattacks targeting healthcare systems.

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GDPR

GDPR Age of Consent Isn't Child's Play | Skillcast

4 minute read

GDPR brought with it new rules to better protect personal data. Including guarding children against exploitation. So what is the age of consent?

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Information Security GDPR

Top 10 GDPR Questions Answered | Skillcast

6 minute read

Is your business really GDPR compliant? Any company deemed non-compliant faces potentially hefty fines. We answer the top 10 frequently asked questions.

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GDPR

How to Ensure Website Cookie Compliance | Skillcast

4 minute read

Website cookies do more than stop GDPR fines. They create a better user experience and build trust. But they must be both effective and compliant.

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GDPR

Keeping Employee Monitoring Compliant | Skillcast

4 minute read

Employers monitoring their staff should carefully consider the UK ICO's guidance to ensure they comply with data protection law.

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GDPR

GDPR for Small Businesses | Skillcast

4 minute read

GDPR fines for small businesses can run into millions. But by following a few simple tips, you can master this complex regulation.

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Information Security GDPR

8 GDPR Data Sharing Compliance Tips | Skillcast

3 minute read

Sharing of personal data by organisations within the EU is subject to the GDPR. We have 8 tips to help you stay compliant when sharing data.

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Information Security GDPR

GDPR Data Subject Access Requests | Skillcast

6 minute read

Under GDPR, the way a data subject access request (DSAR) is dealt with has changed. But how can you manage them effectively while remaining compliant? 

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GDPR Compliance News

3 Reasons to Avoid BeReal at Work | Skillcast

2 minute read

Employees could face disciplinary action and dismissal for using BeReal at work. We examine why this app should be muted in the workplace.

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GDPR

DPDI Bill Vs UK GDPR | Skillcast

4 minute read

The government introduced the DPDI Bill to replace the UK GDPR post-Brexit. What does this mean? Whom does it affect? We unpack all you need to know.

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GDPR

GDPR Compliance: People Versus Processes | Skillcast

4 minute read

With the recent commemoration of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Martyn Oughton examines the people versus process equation in GDPR compliance.

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Information Security GDPR

Appointing a Data Protection Officer | Skillcast

4 minute read

We explain how to decide if you need a DPO, what their responsibilities should be and the key priorities they should address. 

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Information Security GDPR

What is the GDPR Right to be Forgotten? | Skillcast

4 minute read

The right to be forgotten is a part of GDPR law that can be tricky to comply with. How do companies fulfil this requirement? Read on to find out.

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Information Security GDPR

Legal Basis for Data Processing under GDPR | Skillcast

4 minute read

There are 6 legal bases for processing as set out in Article 6 of the GDPR. At least one of these must apply whenever you process personal data.

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Information Security GDPR

How to Boost Workplace Password Security | Skillcast

3 minute read

With both data breaches and fines on the rise, workplace password security has become more critical than ever. We've got some practical tips to help.

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GDPR

What Factors Influence GDPR Financial Penalties? | Skillcast

2 minute read

Understand the factors affecting the scale of financial penalties for breaches of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Information Security GDPR

10 Tips for Marketing GDPR Compliance | Skillcast

4 minute read

GDPR applies to all marketing that uses personal data. We have some tips on how to stay compliant, avoid the hefty fines and prevent PR disasters.

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GDPR

GDPR & Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults | Skillcast

3 minute read

Effective management of vulnerable customer data is a necessity, not just for compliance, but for good business practice and ethical social responsibility.

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Information Security Risk Management

Data Protection Compliance in Times of Disruption |...

4 minute read

In times of disruption, GDPR compliance is more challenging than ever. To help we've identified the key priorities and what to do to maintain compliance.

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Information Security GDPR

Data Protection: Is Corporate Confidence Misplaced? |...

5 minute read

In Skillcast Compliance Insights Survey 80% of employees & their managers stated they understand & comply with data protection legislation, but do they?

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Information Security Product News & Events

Skillcast GDPR Compliance Summit | Skillcast

4 minute read

Skillcast launched GDPR Compliance e-learning library updates over breakfast & industry experts shared insights into GDPR compliance issues to watch for.

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Information Security GDPR

Explaining GDPR Article 4 & Personal Data | Skillcast

2 minute read

GDPR Article 4 greatly widens the definition of personal data beyond the information that could identify a living individual like name and address.

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Information Security GDPR

Data Retention Legislation & GDPR Fines | Skillcast

2 minute read

'Will firms risk retaining data for longer than can be argued as necessary?'. Martin Schofield sees a very different approach to compliance post-GDPR.

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