You can outsource processing, but not responsibility. Here’s what to do if your vendor causes a breach. If your third-party processor causes a breach, you are still the controller — and responsible under UK GDPR. Key steps to protect yourself: Outsourcing doesn’t mean offloading accountability. Choose vendors who take GDPR seriously.
GDPR is evolving. Here’s how to keep your breach response fit for the future. The threat landscape is changing. So must your breach defences. For 2025 and beyond, focus on: Compliance is continuous. Regular reviews of your security and response policies are essential to staying protected.
Failing to document a breach, even if not reportable, could still cost you. Here’s what you must log. UK GDPR Article 33(5) requires you to document all breaches — whether or not they are reported to the ICO. Each record should include: This record must be made available to the ICO if requested. Good documentation…
Accidentally emailing sensitive data is the top cause of breaches. Here’s how to stop it. Misaddressed emails are the number one source of data breaches in professional services. They often involve: Prevention tips: Small changes can prevent big breaches.
What can we learn from past fines? Real GDPR cases show what not to do — and how to avoid costly errors. The ICO publishes details of enforcement actions here— and they offer practical lessons: Takeaway: Prevention is cheaper than cure. And when a breach happens, act fast and transparently.
Building a Breach Response Plan That Works When a breach hits, speed and structure matter. Here’s how to build a response plan that’s ready to go No organisation is immune from data breaches — but how you respond defines the impact. Your plan should include: Rehearse the plan. Breaches don’t wait for calm days.
Human error causes most data breaches. Training is your first defence. Here’s what good training includes. Even the best systems fail when staff don’t understand data risk. Good training should cover: Make it: Training isn’t optional — it’s your insurance policy against simple mistakes becoming major incidents.
Knowing where breaches start is half the battle. These five causes account for most incidents in professional firms. Most data breaches stem from everyday errors — not hackers. In professional services, the top five causes include: All of these can be reduced with training, tech, and clear policy enforcement.
GDPR is evolving. Here’s how to keep your breach response fit for the future. The threat landscape is changing. So must your breach defences. For 2025 and beyond, focus on: Compliance is continuous. Regular reviews of your security and response policies are essential to staying protected.
Fast breach detection reduces impact and costs. Here are tools and signs to watch How to Detect a Data Breach Early The longer a breach goes unnoticed, the worse the damage. Early detection requires: Build breach detection into your incident response — not just your IT tools.