The Data Rockstar's Coffee PodCAST

Episode 60 - Kellie Peters welcomes Samantha Alford of PPP Management to discuss data protection challenges for the rest of 2021.

Happy Monday with our new episode podcast... this week is special.

Today, Kellie Peters welcomes Samantha Alford of PPP Management to discuss big hurdles that organisations will need to clear during the rest of 2021.

A fun and lively 15 minute chat, where the two data protection experts analyse the challenges of the data protection world and provide keen advice to support our listeners.

Do you know what the big risks are for your organisation's data?

Are you up-to-speed with current, expert guidance?

Enjoy your coffee with Kellie and Sam!

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Databasix Webinar: https://www.dbxuk.com/webinars-2021/webinar-how-to-avoid-being-scammed

Samantha's Book - GDPR: A Game of Snakes and Ladders: How Small Businesses Can Win at the Compliance Game: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B084NF1HB9/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 

Episode 59 - News from the world of data protection: Cookie Compliance, ICO (Data Transfer) & Impact on Data Breaches

Have a good Monday with our new podcast episode!😎 

Kellie Peters and Regina Lally are bursting with energy and have a bagful of interesting new topics from the world of data protection.
This week our experts collected stories reflecting the impact of data protection on individuals, such as:
- Magistrates' court sends woman's address to abuser 'in error': https://buff.ly/2XpoZ7o
- Max Schrems has submitted 422 formal complaints about cookie banners: https://buff.ly/3CBusrP 
- ICO consults on how organisations can continue to protect people’s personal data when it’s transferred outside of the UK: https://buff.ly/2VPI95m 

They share their knowledge, experience, and very useful top tips.
Grab your cuppa and kick off your day with our Data Rockstars. ☕️ 
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Free Webinar -'Bite Size Cookies-What You Need To Know': https://buff.ly/3ACdisc 

Episode 58 - Databasix Team member, Neil Partidge, joins Regina to discuss how a council data breach impacted on vulnerable women.

Kickstart your Monday morning with our podcast... with a special guest, Neil Partridge!

This week our experts, Regina and Neil, collected stories that reflect data protection internal and external threats to organisations, such as:
• Hackney Council IT data blunder 'could have cost lives': https://buff.ly/3ywGtw8
• Cyber-attacks on UK councils surge during pandemic: https://buff.ly/2WXgekz
• Homeworking firms ‘neglecting compliance’: https://buff.ly/3ytgqWG
•  'Active' cyber defence to protect data: https://buff.ly/37pgsDc

They analyse the stories and highlighting the various risks, and make suggestions for avoiding risks to personal data.
Grab your cuppa and enjoy some data protection tips!

Episode 57 - News from the World of Data Protection

Welcome August... we start this month with interesting news from the world of data protection!

 

Today, Kellie and Regina will talk about three high-profile stories:

• Story of a solicitor reprimanded for lack of care and disclosure of client electronic confidential information stored on a non- encrypted USB stick (law firms lack of care and subsequence disclosure of confidential document and information already in podcast 53). Useful tips for organisation to prevent this kind of events and be protected.
• UK ICO replacement and New Zealand ICO approach, with focus on ICOs challenges in the near future.
• Final note on safety of message chain forwarded/shared on Social Media/WhatsApp groups.

Bring your coffee and enjoy your Monday. 

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Solicitor rebuked for losing unencrypted USB stick: https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/solicitor-rebuked-for-losing-unencrypted-usb-stick-/5109408.article 

Speculator the next ICO commissioner: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/facebook-hating-nz-privacy-commissioner-john-edwards-tipped-to-be-uks-privacy-tsar/YCR2HNHQPIMM6ZG4VXDDQDONEI/?utm_campaign=nzh_tw&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=nzh_tw#Echobox=1627178192-1

Episode 56 - The Impact of Data Breaches on Individuals

We’re back after a two-week break!

Kellie and Regina are bursting with energy and have a bagful of interesting new topics from the world of data protection.

This week, our two Data Rockstars will talk about the impact of data breaches on individuals and discuss some recent fines that have been issued. In particular:
• The Netherlands hits TikTok with €750,000 fine for child privacy violations: https://buff.ly/3zqe3UK
• Dutch DPA Fines Company 525,000 EUR for Failure to Designate EU Representative: https://buff.ly/2WkrRlt 
• Gun owners' fears after firearms dealer data breach: https://buff.ly/3iCWUAk
• Top Catholic Official Resigns After Phone Data Reveals He Used Gay Dating App: https://buff.ly/3zySpOe 

They share their knowledge, experience, and very useful top tips.
Grab your cuppa and kick off your day with our Data Rockstars.

Episode 55 - The Impact of Human Errors on Data

Welcome July!

Ready for a new hot-topic podcast episode featuring Kellie and Regina?

This Monday, our experts talk about the impact of human errors, notably highlighting two stories from the world of data:

- The use of private email for official business.

- Classified Ministry of Defence documents containing details about HMS Defender and the British military have been found at a bus stop in Kent.

They share their knowledge, experience, and very useful top tips.

Grab your cuppa and kick off your day with our Data Rockstars.

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- The use of the emails: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/politics/2021/jun/27/hancock-faces-scrutiny-for-using-private-email-for-official-business 

- Classified Ministry of Defence documents found at bus stop: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57624942.amp 

 

Databasix Website: www.dbxuk.com 

Episode 54 - Data Breaches Exposed on Social Networks

Have a great Monday with our new podcast episode!

It has been an interesting week in the world of data protection, especially the social media sector.

Today, Kellie and Regina focus on trust and reputation, especially when potential data breaches are exposed on social networks. They chat about high-profile stories, including:

• Matt Hancock has been accused of having an affair with a close friend who was acting as a consultant for his taxpayer-funded department.

• and, an interesting post on Twitter: "The law firm around the corner pulls out its papers and I can fill my notebook with story ideas."

They share their thoughts and provide practical advice that each of us can implement in relation to these issues. Kickstart your morning with some data protection insight!

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Matt Hancock case: https://buff.ly/2UIEhTn

Databasix Website: www.dbxuk.com 

Episode 53 - UK Adequacy Decision & Taskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform

Have a great Monday with our new podcast episode!

It has been a revolutionary week for the world of the data protection… let’s say, an interesting time for our sector!

Today, Kellie and Regina will talk about the UK adequacy decision and the Taskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform (aka TIGRR) report.

• The adequacy decision confirmed the as-is approach with respect to the data protection/transfer between UK and EU;

• The TIGRR has the task to reform and improve the data laws (i.e. GDPR) after UK-EU agreement toward the future.

They will share their thought, ideas, knowledge, and practical approach for the near future.

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Episode 52 - Data Protection & Ransomware Attacks

Have a great Monday with our new podcast episode! 🎧

Today, our Data Rockstars, Kellie and Regina will talk about two high-profile stories from the world of data:

- the a ransomware attack on a school and the impact on children and teachers;

- the payment of a $11m ransomed to free the data of a meat processing company following a cyber attack.

Our experts will share their views, knowledge and helpful tips in relation to these topics.

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JSB Case: https://buff.ly/2TimFgs

School Case: https://buff.ly/2Tvr3bK

Databasix Website: www.dbxuk.com

Episode 51 - GDPR & the General Practice Data

And, after a week off, we’re ready to start this first Monday in June with a new podcast!

In this episode, Kellie and Regina get stuck into a topic that has gone almost unnoticed in the media, but which will affect most of the people in the UK!

…the General Practice Data for Planning and Resources initiative and how/why NHS Digital collects, analyses and shares data in relation to the GDPR.

Our Data Rockstars chat about their ideas, highlighting the risks and benefits of the GPDPR (not to be confused with the ‘GDPR!).

What do you think about it?

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- The General Practice Data for Planning and Resources: https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/data-collections-and-data-sets/data-collections/general-practice-data-for-planning-and-research/transparency-notice 

- NHS Data Collection Plan: https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252501494/Privacy-experts-concerned-over-NHS-data-collection-plans?utm_source=cybersecurity_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Cybersecurity+Newsletter+-+2%2f06%2f21_06%2f03%2f2021