The recent PSNI data breach should serve as a reminder to employers about the importance of adhering to the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

The PSNI have attributed this data breach to human error. This, along with malicious cyber-attacks, are the two most common causes of data breaches. To minimise this risk and to guarantee there is compliance with GDPR in the workplace, employers should ensure that employees have received the appropriate level of training on data protection and data security. This training should be tailored to the nature of the business and its reliance on data and to the different roles that employees have within the company. Furthermore, this training should be regular to refresh information for employees and keep them up to date with any developments in legislation and regulations.

Furthermore, it is important that all companies have policies and procedures governing data protection and GDPR compliance in place that are up to date and outline how a business should deal with a data breach if it was to occur. However, it is not sufficient to just have these policies in place. For efficient GDPR compliance, all staff members should be aware and familiar with the data protection guidance and procedures the company has put in place. The first hours of any data breach are crucial and staff need to be aware of the response protocol in the event of this occurring. These policies and procedures should be more than just words in a staff handbook – they should be robustly tried and tested.

Legal Island Training Resources for Your Staff

Cyber Security in the Workplace | eLearning Course

Are you responsible for overseeing the implementation of cybersecurity training for all employees in your organisation? It is vital that your employees understand the importance of cyber security and the dangers that may be present in your workplace. Legal Island’s Cyber Security in the Workplace eLearning course is tailored specifically to the law in your jurisdiction and provides comprehensive compliance training for all employees on cyber security practices in the workplace.

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GDPR Training | eLearning Course

Are you responsible for overseeing the implementation of training for all employees in your organisation? Legal Island's GDPR Training course is tailored specifically, to provide all your employees with comprehensive GDPR training and you with an evidence trail for the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), should a data breach occur.

Click here to view our GDPR training course.