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GDPR – a change to data protection law
May 24, 2018 by Alaster Phillips - Digital Strategist No Comments | Category Uncategorized
The General Data Protection Regulations comes into force on May 25, 2018, giving individuals more control over their personal data, and ensuring that organisations collect and process that information properly and securely. To find out more about GDPR, visit the Information Commissioner’s website.
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