Under GDPR Can an Individual be Held Responsible?
The GDPR is a set of strict rules that must be adhered to when processing the personal data of EU citizens. Failure to comply with GDPR can result in fines that can reach millions, so it’s no surprise that many businesses are concerned. However, the GDPR is written with organisations in mind. So can an […]
What is considered a breach of GDPR?
Firstly, what is the GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect in 2018 and unifies the rules for processing personal data by private and public companies. The regulation aims to ensure the protection of personal data across all industries. The principles for the processing of personal data under the GDPR are: To […]
Is revealing my email address a breach of GDPR?
Although your e-mail address is personal, private, and confidential, revealing it is not necessarily a breach of GDPR. In order for a revealed email address to be considered a breach of GDPR the e-mail address has to fall into a specific category, namely one of the following: A personal e-mail address such as Gmail, Yahoo, […]
Breach of confidentiality at work – What happens if an employee breaches GDPR?
Your employees can have access to a lot of sensitive information about your business, like financial data and client details to name a few examples. If you have suffered a breach of confidentiality at work we can help put you in contact with expert solicitors that will investigate your data breach compensation claim. Confidentiality breaches […]
