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 […]
GDPR
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
DPO
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
Audit, Compliance
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
Audit, Compliance
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
Audit, Encryption
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
Compliance
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
Audit, Compliance
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
Compliance
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