Data Sharing and the ICO Code of Practice

Data Sharing and the ICO Code of Practice

Whenever an organisation (this could be a business, charity, school etc.)  shares personal data externally it is deemed to be ‘processing’ it.  This means (let’s stick to ordinary personal data for the purpose of this blog] that there has to be a legal ground to do...

Data Protection during Coronavirus

Data Protection during Coronavirus

Some organisations may not know or be unclear as to how to deal with people’s personal data during the pandemic.  This article aims to clarify matters. What the law says The first point to appreciate is that UK law only applies to personal data.  That is any...