Carrying out a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is often considered a challenging task by data protection professionals due to the complexity of the process, which often involves big and detailed projects, and relies on the involvement and support of other stakeholders within an organisation. Fortunately, there are several methods that can help make the performing of DPIAs easier, simpler, and more efficient. In this blog post, our privacy experts highlight the key steps that may help make the process painless.
Overcoming the challenges of conducting a DPIA
Jul 22, 2020 1:20:58 PM / by PrivacyPerfect posted in DPIA, Data Protection Impact Assessments
How can GDPR compliance efforts benefit you as an NGO?
Jan 31, 2020 8:00:00 AM / by PrivacyPerfect posted in EU, GDPR Compliance, GDPR for SMEs, Reputation under GDPR, Marketing under GDPR, GDPR for Marketers, DPIA, gdpr2020, NGO
The GDPR applies to organisations and public bodies of all types, that collects and processes personal data belonging to individuals residing in the EU/EEA, charities and NGOs are also obligated to comply with the EU’s privacy regulation. As NGOs and charities handle an abundance of sensitive data, it’s important to take appropriate safeguards in order to avoid GDPR fines and cyberthreats. Numerous research has indicated that the GDPR has helped companies with an increase of consumer trust, but what does this mean for NGOs specifically in terms of potential benefits?
What are Some Key Differences Between Consent & Legitimate Interest?
Jan 9, 2020 2:11:47 PM / by PrivacyPerfect posted in EU, GDPR Compliance, Data Privacy, Data Processing, Data Protection Officer, GDPR Controller, GDPR Processor, Data Controlling, GDPR Reputation, Data Consent, Consent, Marketing under GDPR, GDPR for Marketers, gdpr, DPIA
Legitimate interest and consent are two of the six lawful bases that data processors can choose from when gathering and processing data subject personal data. Both of the mentioned lawful bases are the most commonly used reasoning among organisations for their data gathering. But what are some of the key differences between the two?
Facial Recognition & GDPR: The Good, The Bad, and the Problematic
Nov 21, 2019 2:23:42 PM / by PrivacyPerfect posted in EU, GDPR Compliance, Data Privacy, Data Protection, Compliance, Data Processing, Personal Data, Data Consent, Consent, Facial Recognition, gdpr, DPIA, gdpr 2019, DPA, Britain
Earlier this week, France announced that it will be the first country within the EU to introduce the use of facial recognition for government services. A decision that has raised a few eyebrows in terms of people’s privacy and the connotation it may imply in regards to the GDPR. Didier Baichere, a lawmaker with French president Emmanuel Macron ́s party, insisted that the general public shouldn't be worried. But, should they? What sort of implications can facial recognition technology make and just how protected are the public’s sensitive data? Let’s take a look.
Discounts & Data: GDPR for Retailers
Oct 17, 2019 6:07:01 PM / by PrivacyPerfect posted in EU, GDPR Compliance, Data Privacy, Data Protection, GDPR Software, DPO, Data Protection Officer, Personal Data, International GDPR, Data Controlling, GDPR Reputation, Data Consent, Cookie, Consent, Marketing, Marketing under GDPR, GDPR Summary, DPIA, gdpr 2019, Europe, DPA, Netherlands
What does the GDPR really mean for you as a retailer? Well, as is often the case with a subject like privacy: it depends. After you’ve determined that the GDPR is applicable because personal (identifying) data is involved, let’s take a look at today’s retail business operations and what it entails. We will go through specific aspects of direct marketing, e-commerce habits, and even efforts made for compliance offline, to get a better understanding of what the GDPR means for retail.
Breach don’t kill my vibe: ways to mitigate a data breach
Oct 3, 2019 3:48:17 PM / by PrivacyPerfect posted in EU, GDPR Compliance, Data Security, Data Protection Officer, Reputation under GDPR, GDPR Reputation, GDPR For Tech Companies, Data Consent, GDPR Compliance Program, Consent, gdpr, DPIA, gdpr 2019, Europe, DPA, Netherlands, Britain
Data breach. Two words you just don’t want to hear after a long week. It’s finally the Friday afternoon you’d been waiting for. Weekend plans with the family, the clock has just hit 16:00, and the weather isn’t as bad as predicted. Yet, here you are, after conducting a DPIA, finding yourself in a situation where you have a mere 72 hours to handle a whole breach. In this blog post, we will discuss your options, and provide you with support to handle this procedure seamlessly.
11 DPIA-triggers explained by Hollywood blockbuster movies
Aug 1, 2019 4:31:46 PM / by PrivacyPerfect posted in Data Privacy, Data Protection, DPO, Data Protection Officer, GDPR Compliance Program, gdpr, DPIA
We have now introduced a new DPIA module within our software. Besides all the serious stuff in and around it, we wanted to do something more in line with the time of year: summer, vacation, relaxation and fun. So we matched movie fragments with each of the eleven DPIA triggers that were issued by the European Data Protection Board. Seen all these movies? Relive the excitement. Never seen any of them? Check out the fragments and see if they’re worth a search on Netflix.