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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
GDPR Compliance: A Critical Checklist for Businesses in 2024
Are you confident that your business is fully GDPR compliant? With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in full effect, ensuring compliance is non-negotiable for businesses handling the personal data of EU citizens. Failure to adhere to GDPR principles can...
Creating an AI Policy
If you are considering integrating AI into your business? Are you not sure where to start, or how to navigate the challenges? Fear not, you are not alone. That statement is not helpful I know, but don’t worry, we are very helpful indeed! Many organisations...
Data Processing Agreements and why you need them.
Whenever a controller uses a processor, there must be a written contract in place. The contract is important so that both parties understand their responsibilities and liabilities. The UK GDPR sets out what needs to be included in the contract. If a processor uses...
Rearo issues warning to businesses following a cyber attack
Classification: Intelligence briefing...
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is taking the large language model space by storm.
However, there is much to consider when it comes to data privacy. Howard Freeman – Managing Director at Fortis DPC Limited has been investigating. Unless you have been in hiding, ChatGPT is now a major part of our world. There are lots of opinions about it, both good...
What is a data protection officer?
Find out what the data protection officer role involves and who or what you need to hire. The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) is something you've heard a lot about, whether you collect, store and use customer data, or you don't. It's the biggest...