Mailchimp & GDPR: Complete Compliance Guide for UK Businesses
Marketers should be aware that using these tools and their features can cause a legal compliance headache when it comes…
GDPR
Our GDPR articles offer in-depth coverage of this landmark regulation. We focus especially on the UK perspective. From compliance strategies to interpretations of specific articles, we provide guidance to help you navigate the complexities of GDPR and its impact on your day-to-day operations.
GDPR Training Requirements: Who needs to do GDPR training?
GDPR might not be everyone’s favourite topic but it is important. With financial penalties for non-compliance soaring over the last…
Can I get compensation for a GDPR Data Breach?
For companies that breach the GDPR this means they can be liable for a financial penalty paid to the Supervisory…
How the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill could change marketing in the UK
The UK government recently published the outcome of their consultation on the Data Reform Bill (now known as the Data…
The Biggest GDPR Fines So Far (2026)
UK GDPR and EU GDPR have introduced some stiff penalties for poor data protection practices.
What does the biggest security exploit of the year mean for your GDPR compliance?
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Log4j 2, an open-source Java package used on Apache servers to enable an…
Is Google Forms GDPR compliant?
Google Forms can be GDPR compliant, but only if a number of GDPR compliant procedures are put in place.
GDPR: what counts as personal data?
To comply with UK GDPR and EU GDPR it is necessary to understand the definition of personal data under GDPR.
GDPR & Google Workspace: How to stay compliant with GDPR
Using Google Workspace can help improve your productivity, but it can also easily turn into a GDPR nightmare if the…
Europe data privacy decisions round-up August 2021
The High Court of England and Wales held that controllers and processors outside of the EU that nominate a representative…
How much are GDPR fines?
There are two tiers of fine under the EU-GDPR & UK-GDPR. The tiers are based on the type of violation…
GDPR Fines for Individuals: Can an individual really get a GDPR fine?
In this article we’ll explore how individuals can receive fines under the UK-GDPR & EU-GDPR.
GDPR & Recaptcha: How to stay compliant with GDPR
In this article we will explore how to stay compliant with GDPR and PECR when using ReCaptcha. We’ll start by…
GDPR & Google Analytics 4: What you need to know
Switching to Google Analytics 4 gives marketers & site managers a wide range benefits.
Do you need a GDPR Representative in the EU?
By the time the UK left the EU on the 1st January 2020, the European Union’s GDPR rules and been…
The most common cookie banner mistakes and how to fix them
Is your cookie banner breaking the law? Probably. Most website owners will remember the rush many years ago, to comply…
Security firm fined under GDPR after employee used WhatsApp to transfer personal information
On the 10th July 2020, the AEPD – Spain’s data protection authority initiated a sanctioning procedure to fine the Barcelona…
Hotel group fined approx 148,000 euros for failing to delete over 500,000 customer profiles
If you have old contacts sitting around in your CRM or email marketing software, now is the time to delete…
Spanish Data Authority (AEPD) fines e-commerce website €3,000 for unlawful cookie practices
On 6 August 2020, the AEPD (Spain’s data authority) decided to fine Grow Beats SL, an e-commerce company that targets…