With the impending enforcement of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming on 25 May 2018, now is the time to get ahead of the game and prepare your company for anticipated changes. Here are three main focal points to facilitate any necessary transitions to get your company on the fast track to success:
Currently, the United Kingdom's Data Protection Act governs how personal information is processed and used by organisations and the government. The Data Protection Act is especially relevant to businesses that rely on IT software to store data and information.
Enacted in 1998, the Data Protection Act sought to improve data privacy standards and enable citizens to access and control their personal information. With the exception of national security or criminal concerns, all organisations that store any "identifiable" information, such as names, addresses, or emails, must follow the Data Protection Act and pursue the necessary measures to protect the data and security of users. According to the government's website, there are stronger legal protective measures and repercussions associated with more sensitive information, such as ethnicity, political beliefs, and health.
Worth approximately £6 billion, the cloud-computing industry is gaining traction in an increasing number of UK-based organisations. Some 84% of UK organisations currently use cloud services as part of their IT strategy, which represents a near doubling of the 48% adoption rate in 2010.
An exciting and important event is right around the corner. If you work in Sustainability/CSR, Brand Strategy, Communications or Design/Innovation, then this event could provide the tools to help you shape the future of your company and community. Sustainable Brands '15 - London is a meeting of the minds and shared passions of the premier global community of brand innovators, to be held in Windsor on November 16-18. Located at the Beaumont Estate in the beautiful English countryside of Windsor, Sustainable Brands will be transformed into a dynamic brand innovation melting pot bringing together over 400 leaders from 28 countries representing large corporations, start-ups, Non-Governmental Organisations, academia, investors and government agencies. Highlights include 40 interactive discussion groups, breakout sessions, general presentations and networking activities.
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