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14Sep 2020 by Herbert K. Ellis No Comments

What are GDPR Technical & Organisational Measures?

The "appropriate technical and organisational measures" set by the GDPR help to meet to keep personal data secure, such as technical safeguards against accidents and negligence or cyber attacks or involve the implementation of data protection policies. These aspects should be accessible at the request of data protection authorities and should be reviewed regularly. At a glance, technical and organisational measures are the functions, processes, controls, systems, procedures and measures taken to protect and secure the personal data processed by an organisation. The measures created by the organization directly related to the scope, size and activities and must keep on track of the nature and scope of the personal data processed. The scope of the technical and organisational measures of the GDPR are wide and range from assessment controls like…

07Sep 2020 by Herbert K. Ellis No Comments

Do you need a Data Protection Officer?

Data Projection, GDPR

The EU is fully aware that with data protection being a major responsibility. Anything can easily slip through the small nooks and crannies which is why it is an ideal time for organizations - whether big or small - to invest in a Data Protection Officer (DPO). Before we further discuss the DPO requirement, it is important to determine whether the GDPR applies to you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acijNEErf-c The Regulation applies not only to businesses in Europe, but to any company that processes and stores personal data of EU residents (includes more than just the residents). "Personal data" is defined as any information that could be used to identify an individual, such as names, e-mail addresses, physical addresses, telephone numbers, etc. Note that the Regulation applies not only to customers but also…

01Sep 2020 by Herbert K. Ellis No Comments

How To Improve Your Online Privacy 2020

Data Privacy

Recently there have been some massive data breaches. Recently, the Cambridge Analytica was involved in a scandal whereby they were found culpable of scooping private data of 50 million Facebook users without seeking their consent. Even Facebook, a social media giant, could not protect the data of its users thus proving that no one is responsible for your privacy online. Cambridge Analytica’s scandal was just a tip of the iceberg. However, you can take control and improve online privacy, and here we explore how you can exactly do that. 1. Review your browser extension and permissions for mobile apps Mobile apps always request permission to access your files, contacts, geolocation, and camera among other features. Once you allow these apps permission, you’re profiled and your data may be given out…

30Jul 2018 by Herbert K. Ellis No Comments

VPN Data Security| How does VPN keep your data secure?

VPN Data Security

For web clients around the world, a Virtual Private Network or VPN has turned into a virtual need. Different reasons for the developing popularity of VPNs incorporate endeavours to sidestep the censorship rules of restrictive governments, accessing online content which would some way or another be inaccessible, or basically foiling the endeavours of advertisers and application developers to utilize personal data for who knows what – or from besieging clients with undesirable messages and targeted promotions. Thus, they're well known. In any case, numerous clients stay unaware of how precisely it is that a Virtual Private Network keeps their data secure. VPN is a Private Network interfacing an individual client (which could be a man or a whole association) to different points – despite the fact that that system itself…

30Jul 2018 by Herbert K. Ellis No Comments

Smart Surveillance Technologies

Compliance, Data Privacy, Data Projection, Surveillance Technologies

In the wake of the 11 September 2001 attacks, surveillance is becoming ubiquitous in our society. "Smart" surveillance technologies and assemblages (or combinations) of such technologies are emerging, supposedly to combat crime and terrorism, but in fact are being used for a variety of purposes, many of which intrude upon the privacy of law-abiding citizens. Surveillance systems and technologies are no longer confined to law enforcement authorities, intelligence agencies and the military – modern information technology has manifested surveillance as an everyday phenomenon. Already today, surveillance technology monitors traffic on our roads and passengers on the Underground; government services use surveillance technology to check who is really entitled to social services; employers monitor employee keystrokes, e-mails and phone calls; and Internet service providers inspect their customers' data traffic to target…