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What the ‘charitable purpose soft opt-in’ means and how to prepare. Charities will soon be able to send marketing emails or texts about their charitable purposes without getting explicit prior consent, as long as they meet certain conditions. This change is expected to take effect in January 2026. It’s a significant shift, made possible by […] [...]

Cyber Security Awareness Month October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and you may think you’ve heard it all before but hearing it and doing it are two different things. In this blog we we’re going back to basics with the Core 4 – four simple steps anyone can take to protect themselves, their business and […] [...]

When personal data is destroyed, it can have serious consequences, not just for the organisations responsible, but for the people affected. Destruction of personal data is a vital part of the data lifecycle and under data protection law, organisations shouldn’t hold on to personal information longer than necessary. In practice, that means clear retention schedules […] [...]

Sensitive Data and Vulnerable People What We Can Learn from Recent ICO Audits We’ve spotted a theme in three recent ICO audits, all of which focus on organisations that support some of the most vulnerable people in society. From secure children’s homes to women’s refuges and youth justice settings, these services often handle large volumes […] [...]

Do you know your business data basics? Last month we created a series of social media posts, The 12 Days of Data Christmas, sharing the key things you need to do and have in place to ensure you have your data essentials in order. As your time is precious, we have created this blog with […] [...]