In this article Kristy Gouldsmith discusses the issue of consent in email marketing, how it applies in B2C and B2B email marketing and advises how you can stay compliant within PECR rules and keep your marketing on point!
In this article Hong Tran of Accesspoint discussed why law firms should plan to transition from legacy PCMS, especially client-server models, as cloud solutions grow dominant. Planning ensures a move on favourable terms, avoiding forced transitions due to data access issues or rising costs. Find out how Accesspoint can help with this move.
Atlas Cloud’s recent audit of 5,140 UK law firms has identified the top 200 for cyber security competence, underscoring the sector’s vulnerability to cyber threats. Law firms that prioritize cyber security not only protect client data but also gain a competitive edge by enhancing trust and reputation. Read for more commentary on the matter from Pete Watson
Ever received a hefty £100 parking fine from a private company and wondered how they got your details? The answer is simple: Yes, the DVLA can share your data with private car parking companies. In this article Kristy Gouldsmith works through the legal precedent the DVLA has to enforce fines and the ICO involvement in regulating data protection.
In this article Pete Watson further discusses findings from Atlas Cloud’s Cyber Security study including key reasons why law firms are missing out on the benefits of being Cyber Essentials accredited.
If you’ve received a Subject Access Request (SAR), don’t push it aside—prompt action is crucial. Kristy Gouldsmith provides a guide to help; including an explanation of what an SAR is, steps to manage them and the complications that can arise.
A recent study by Atlas Cloud, auditing over 5,000 UK-based law firms, reveals concerning cyber security vulnerabilities. Nearly three-quarters of firms have had employee passwords leaked into public sources, exposing them to potential criminal exploitation. Shockingly, fewer than half of these firms have implemented a key protective measure to prevent domain hijacking. In this article Pete Watson goes on to discuss the findings of the study and highlights the urgent need for the legal sector to strengthen cyber security measures to safeguard against increasing digital threats.
Data breaches can happen at any time, so it’s essential to know how to respond effectively. In her first article as an author for Chronicle Law, Kristy Gouldsmith provides a useful article about how to manage a data breach.
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