You need to start your preparations for GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) as the implementation date of 25th May 2018 is fast approaching. For most businesses and IT managers, preparation has not yet started despite the deadline being less than 6 months away. Ignorance of the Legislation will be no excuse and with the severe penalties planned, some businesses could be made bankrupt if they fail to comply. How would you deal with a fine of 4% of turnover? Please use this checklist to start you on the road to compliance. These are the key areas you should address.  As you get into the detail of your own GDPR review, you will also uncover data considerations, which are particular to your own industry and business type.   1 Raise Awareness In Your Business GDPR will probably require you to make changes to the way you collect, store, use and process data. In particular data held on individuals. The new regulations extend the provisions in the Data … [Read more...]