10 key points on data protection that every FD needs to know

On 25th May, the EU General Data Protection Regulation comes into force. In this article from Financial Director, Matthew Pryke of Hamlins LLP outlines some of the key points to bear in mind.

His 10 key points are:
1. Significant fines
2. Awareness and budgets
3. Self-notification of data breaches
4. Appoint a Data Protection Officer
5. Information you hold
6. Communicating privacy information
7. Individual rights
8. Subject access requests
9. Consent
10. Children

You can read the full article here.

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