Author name: Mark Roebuck

Data Protection by Design – the key principles

DSAR – The Importance of Subject Access Requests

In the realm of data protection, the concept of an “data subject access request” holds significant importance. As data privacy regulations become increasingly stringent worldwide, understanding what a request entails and how to handle it is crucial for individuals and organisations alike.  What is an Access Request? A subject access request, often referred to as […]

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Understanding Data Breaches

Understanding Data Breaches: Types, Reporting Requirements and Impacts

In today’s digital landscape, data breaches have become a pervasive threat. They can have devastating consequences for individuals, businesses, and even governments. This blog outlines the different types of data breaches, explores the potential impacts, and details the information needed to report a data breach. Types of Data Breaches Data breaches come in various forms,

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Data Protection by Design – the key principles

Data Protection by Design – the key principles

‘Reactive’ and ‘data protection’ are two phrases that no organisation wants to have sitting near each other, but with businesses facing more and more pressures, how can adopting a ‘data protection by design’ approach help organisations move to, and sustain a proactive approach to data protection? What is Data Protection by Design? Data Protection by

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The Importance of a Risk Register

Data Protection Compliance: The Importance of a Risk Register

With organisations facing growing challenges to ensure compliance with data protection laws and evidencing accountability a risk register is essential to identify, assess, prioritise and mitigate risks related to the handling, processing, and storage of personal data.  Eight components of a Risk Register: Benefits of a risk register include: In using a risk register organisations

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Making a record of processing activities

Making a record of processing activities (ROPA) work for your organisation

A Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) is a document that provides a comprehensive overview of how personal data is collected, processed, stored and transferred within an organisation. For some organisations it is a current EU and UK GDPR obligation but equally, a well-maintained ROPA brings a multitude of benefits to an organisation. The Data Protection

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IAR, ROPA and Stakeholder buy in

IAR, ROPA and Stakeholder buy in – 5 key takeaways from the DPN webinar

During the DPN webinar on 21st February panellists Mark Roebuck, Robert Bond, Louise Garrett-Cox and Simon Blanchard took on a host of topics and questions ranging from “what are data assets and IARs,” to “how do I see the value of a ROPA and gain stakeholder buy-in”.  Here we summarise 5 key takeaways from the

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