How secure is your email?

How secure is your email?

I received an email recently from a company requesting documentation from me and advising to send it back to them in a secure fashion (restricted with a password). Shouldn’t be an issue for a compliance specialist, to be fair, but their request got me wondering about...
5 Time Saving Tips for Brokers managing GDPR Compliance

5 Time Saving Tips for Brokers managing GDPR Compliance

In the world of brokerage where navigating regulation is an everyday occurrence, one that must not be ignored is that of the General Data Protection Regulation. This is particularly true for those who may be open to selling their firm on retirement, as a vender will...
Ensuring GDPR Compliance: A Deep Dive Into Due Diligence

Ensuring GDPR Compliance: A Deep Dive Into Due Diligence

The Compliance Specialist recently completed a project with a client who was required to demonstrate GDPR compliance within three months of signing a contract. Part of the project included a review of their due diligence process to ensure our client’s data protection...
HSE Ransomware Attacks – What Do We Do Now?

HSE Ransomware Attacks – What Do We Do Now?

Monday 24th May 2021 marks the date that criminal hackers of the HSE IT system will upload personal data to the dark web. The Irish government have said they have not, nor will be paying a ransom. So what should we expect to happen now? Personal information such as...