Latest Business Privacy Intelligence – Page 8
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Feature
Don’t let your cache be your GDPR weak point
Every system has its weak point. Remember when Luke Skywalker bulls-eyed a small thermal exhaust port with proton torpedos, causing a chain reaction that blew up the Death Star? Okay, it’s an extreme (and fictitious) example. However it reminds us that we must be vigilant about protecting small parts of our IT infrastructure, including the cache.
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Q&A
How does a data controller differ from a data protection officer?
GDPR has been on the horizon for some time now and most business owners are generally familiar with the overarching principles and terminology behind the regulations, which will be enforced on 25th May 2018. But there remains some confusion over the finer details, particularly regarding data controllers and data protection officers (DPOs) and their remits.
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Can employers legally monitor employees’ emails at work?
This year we have seen a high profile European court case and new guidance from the Article 29 Working Party (the data protection advisory body made up of representatives from the data protection authorities in each EU Member State) (“29 WP”) confirming the legal position and providing guidance on monitoring employees at work.