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CCTV Guidance for Data Controllers
Data controllers should be aware that footage or images containing identifiable individuals captured by CCTV systems are personal data for the purposes of data protection law. Where processes are used to obscure or de-identify individuals from CCTV footage, the...
What are legal basis for data processing? Find out more about data protection basics!
In data protection terms a ‘legal basis’ (also referred to as a ‘lawful basis’ or ‘lawful reason’) means the legal justification for the processing of personal data. A valid legal basis is required in all cases if a data subject’s personal data are to be lawfully...
Data Protection Commission Ireland is organising free GDPR online workshops for SMES! Register your interest!
GDPR has been reshaping the approach to data protection and SMEs need to be aware of their obligations. Project ARC aims to increase knowledge and understanding among SMEs on the principles of data protection. Kick start new 2022 with compliance in mind! The DPC is...
AZOP celebrates Data Protection Day! SMEs join us!
28th January 2022: the Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency (AZOP) celebrates Data Protection Day for the 16th time! We invite all SMEs to join us the the data protection event of the year! Register for free online participation! On 26 April 2006 the...
Call for all Irish SMEs- free online GDPR workshops within EU ARC project!
Kick start new 2022 with compliance in mind! The DPC is inviting people to register their interest in our upcoming SME Workshops. You can email DPONetwork@dataprotection.ie with the title ‘SME Workshops’, including your name and business/sector for further information...
EU ARC interactive workshop organized in cooperation with Croatian Employers’ Association, 16 December 2021
On 16 December 2021, the Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency in cooperation with the organized a workshop for SMEs "How to comply with the GDPR during the Covid-19 pandemic" at the premises of the Croatian Employers' Association. This workshop was one of the...
EU ARC GDPR interactive workshop, organized in cooperation with the Croatian Employers’ Association, 9 December 2021
Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency, in cooperation with the Croatian Chamber of Trades and Crafts organized a workshop titled "How to comply with the GDPR" that was held on December 9, 2021 in the premises of the Croatian Chamber of Commerce. During the...
When do you need to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessment?
Conducting a DPIA will improve your awareness of the data protection risks associated with a project, helping to improve the design of your project and enhance your communication about data privacy risks. Read about the benefits of conducting a DPIA:...
Data Protection Principles: Storage limitation
In general, SMEs should delete personal data as soon as it stops being necessary for the purposes it was originally collected. Learn more about storage limitation:...
When can an SME send electronic direct marketing
Under the GDPR individuals have the right to object to their personal data being used for direct marketing purposes. So, when can an SME send electronic direct marketing? Electronic direct marketing involves the sending or making of unsolicited marketing...
