Data Privacy & Protection
We often hear the terms Data Privacy and Data Protection, and often the two terms are blurred into one. However, it is important to understand the difference between the two to understand the role they play within your business.
Data Protection is relatively straightforward in that it is the protection of the data. Where is it stored, how is it accessed etc. Data Privacy relates to who has access to that data and why they should have access.
Cyber Savvy data privacy services are concerned with the ‘appropriate and legal use’ of personal and sensitive personal data throughout the data’s lifecycle. This includes how data is collected, processed, stored, maintained, protected and disposed of irrespective of the format and systems used.
You wouldn’t want everyone accessing the keys to your city if they didn’t need to, as it would invite greater and unnecessary risk. So when we talk about ‘Data Privacy Readiness’, it is important to understand the context of Privacy vs. Protection.
Our services help your business;
- Understand the types of personal data it holds.
- Understand how they process and transfer the data (the data flows).
- Understand how to protect the data.
- Understand what legal and regulatory considerations there are.
- Make informed risk-based decisions and assessments of:
- Existing systems.
- New projects and initiatives.
- The selection of new IT products.
Adopting a proactive approach to Data Privacy and Protection, additionally places your business at an advantage; better placed to adapt to changes in technology (e.g. Cloud ISO27018 Cloud protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)) as well as UK and International Legal and Regulatory change inclusive of the General Data Protection Regulation.
- Data Privacy Readiness, Assessment & Audit
- Outsourced Data Protection Officer
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If you have any queries about how we can help you manage your cybersecurity, get in touch today!
Toby, CEO and Strategic Director and Hannah, Managing Director
