GDPR – TC Alexander Sloan Credit Union Services

Sensitive Data

Steven Cunningham — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:01:28 +0000

We just wanted to highlighted a couple of data collection and processing issues some Credit Unions have experienced. Sensitive Data Credit Unions may collect sensitive data for example trade union membership or medical information. It is important that you make sure you have completed a proper assessment of why you hold that data. The ICO …

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Preparing for Brexit

Steven Cunningham — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:47:58 +0000

Brexit is fast approaching. No one knows what will happen or all the implications but some planning points to consider are set out below: Data Security GDPR is unfortunately here to stay. The Government confirmed in December that even with a no deal Brexit that GDPR will continue. The Government have stated that they will …

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Retention Periods

Steven Cunningham — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 15:55:57 +0000

With the introduction of GDPR there has been many Credit Unions raising questions as to how long documents should be kept. The general requirement under GDPR is that you should not keep personal data longer than you require. Before you go on a mass deletion spree though you need to consider a range of factors. …

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ePrivacy Regulations- More Privacy Legislation!

Steven Cunningham — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 21:05:45 +0000

In addition, to GDPR the EU are planning to issue the Regulation on Privacy and Electronic Communications (ePR). ePR will replace the 2002 ePrivacy Directive and the UK’s Privacy and Electronic Communication (EU Directive) Regulations 2003. The Directive was due to come into force on the same day as GDPR and the EU Directive …

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Protected: GDPR: Step 9 Data Breaches

Steven Cunningham — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 16:59:27 +0000

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