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Welcome to our blog, The Source.
I know that business compliance can sometimes be overwhelming and I want to help you find your way to being and staying complaint.
THS SOURCE is a place for you to access and find out about the latest topics and insights that could impact your compliance for GDPR, ISO, Cyber Security and PCI DSS.
Howard Freeman
Employers: Your New Record-Keeping Obligations From 6th April
Data retention is an important part of your GDPR compliance. When did you last review your data retention? What you’re keeping and for how long? And of course, why? With new employment laws now enforced, the times for which you can hold employee data and former...
Application of Legitimate Interests
The European Data Protection Board has published an analysis by TJ McIntyre, one of their panel of experts, about legitimate interests, looking back at many cases where controllers have fallen foul of the GDPR by not applying it properly. It’s long and detailed,...
Why is ISO 27001 Compliance Now More Important Than Ever?
For years, ISO 27001 has been recognised as the gold standard for information security management, guiding organisations in safeguarding their data assets against ever-growing risks. But have you ever wondered where ISO 27001 originated? How...
DSPT Update
The DSPT has had major updates for this year. The submission deadline is 30th June 2026, and you are advised to take note of the following. The outcomes and assertions of the DSPT which must be included in a 25-26 DSPT Audit for NHS Trusts, ICBs, ALBs, CSU,...
Cyber Essentials – the Danzell Update
Each year, the Cyber Essentials scheme is revised to ensure it remains relevant to the current threat landscape. This blog provides a summary of what’s new for 2026. We also detail how this year’s changes to the scheme affect your Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials...
The Cyber Threat
Internet connectivity brings great benefits. However, this is also exploited by those wishing to cause harm. It is important to identify those threats and help protect your business. Your prosperity depends on the internet. In an increasingly inter-connected world,...