What does a DPO do?
The Data protection officers (DPO) is an unusual role, as it has some statutory functions and independence, yet still exists within an organisation’s line structure. GDPR did not introduce […]
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What are Joint Controllers?
Sometimes the division between Data Processors and Data Controllers is not simple. Where more than one entity has control in determining the processing requirements, […]
Do I need a DPO?
There is a certain amount of confusion around Ireland about DPOs after GDPR came into force. In 95% of cases we tell Irish Organisations […]
Four key points to include in contracts between Data Controllers and Data Processors
The General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679), imposes clear requirements controlling the appointment of data processors by data controllers. One of these is a requirement prescribing various matters […]
GDPR Data Retention: Adequate, relevant and not excessive
Many people ask us how long they should store data for to be GDPR compliant. The very brief answer from the EU […]
GDPR: encryption, pseudonymisation and anonymisation – security as a Russian doll
The deadline on May 25th 2018 has passed, and even though the GDPR legislation has been public for well over a year, […]
Consent: one of six lawful bases to process personal data, in GDPR
Article 6 of Regulation 2016/679, the General Data Protection Regulation (hereafter: GDPR). sets the conditions for a lawful personal data processing and describes the six and only […]
GDPR and Charities in Ireland
Ireland is fortunate in having a thriving voluntary sector. A sector which between employment, sport, caring and entertainment touches the lives of […]
Google Analytics and GDPR
Most Irish businesses use Google Analytics as their main web analytics tool and for many it’s the only tool they use to […]
GDPR and its implications outside of the EU
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the latest data protection legislation applicable European Union (EU) member states. The intent of the […]