Author: Shaab Al-baghdadi, Head of Data Protection   So why is this role one of the most rewarding and frustrating positions in equal measure? Having acted as a DPO for various organisations, supporting DPOs in post and over the years provided various certified training courses to thousands of DPOs, I have a rounded and experienced […]

With 2024 now firmly behind us, it’s remarkable how quickly the year came and went. As we advance into 2025, now feels like an ideal moment to reflect on the past year and anticipate what lies ahead. The UK made some significant data protection changes, either proposed or implemented, notably a memorandum signed between the […]

Cyberattacks increase by more than 30% during the holiday season, with phishing and ransomware emerging as the most common threats. With just a few days remaining until large proportions of our workforce sign off for extended holiday breaks, we’ve taken a moment to compile a quick list of some of the key dangers to prepare […]

There are many definitions of privacy: “the right to be left alone” or “the degree to which one exposes aspects of their personal life.” In fact, privacy is a social construct. Global law makers have attempted to create legislation to manage individuals’ rights to privacy, often from different starting positions but with the same goal […]

GDPR.ie is pleased to have partnered with PECB, which is a leading certification body that provides education, certification, and certificate programmes for individuals on a wide range of disciplines. This allows GDPR.ie to offer a range of PECB-certified training courses that lead to valuable certifications, supporting professional growth.  A move which further expands our product […]

We are delighted to announce that we are now part of Blackfoot Cybersecurity. Under our new ownership, we will be able to further strengthen our capabilities and offerings, leveraging Blackfoot’s resources and expertise to enhance our solutions and better serve our clients. Formed in 2008, Blackfoot is a well-established, industry-leading Information Security and Data Protection […]

Sign up to one of our live online IAPP – International Association of Privacy Professionals training courses presented by Shaab Al-baghdadi CIPPE, CIPM, CIPT, CDPO, CLPI OnlineDPO Partner to Provide Internationally Recognised Training and Certification for Data Privacy Professionals.       Live online classes with options for 2 Full days, 4 x 1/2 days or 2 […]

The Commission launched the process towards the adoption of two adequacy decisions for transfers of personal data to the United Kingdom, one under the General Data Protection Regulation and the other for the Law Enforcement Directive. The publication of the draft decisions is the beginning of a process towards their adoption. This involves obtaining an opinion from the […]

    Sign up to one of our live online IAPP – International Association of Privacy Professionals training courses presented by Shaab Al-baghdadi CIPPE, CIPM, CIPT, CDPO, CLPI OnlineDPO Partner to Provide Internationally Recognised Training and Certification for Data Privacy Professionals.       Live online Privacy Training Classes Our IAPP privacy training classes are held live […]

Sign up to one of our live online IAPP – International Association of Privacy Professionals training courses presented by Shaab Al-baghdadi CIPPE, CIPM, CIPT, CDPO, CLPI OnlineDPO Partner to Provide Internationally Recognised Training and Certification for Data Privacy Professionals.       Live online Privacy Training Classes Our IAPP privacy training classes are held live online, and […]

Sign up to one of our live online IAPP – International Association of Privacy Professionals training courses presented by Shaab Al-baghdadi CIPPE, CIPM, CIPT, CDPO, CLPI OnlineDPO Partner to Provide Internationally Recognised Training and Certification for Data Privacy Professionals. To book a course visit: https://gdpr.ie/iapp/

Google Chrome browser privacy plan investigated in UK.   Google’s plan to replace web browser cookies with a system that shares less data with advertisers is being investigated in the UK. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said Google’s plan could have a “significant impact” on news websites and the digital advertising market. It had already […]