Wow, we’ve made it – Cybata is 10 years in business today – 15 August! Until very recently, I had forgotten this important milestone was on the horizon. To celebrate, I’m taking the day off! I’m so pleased and excited to be helping key business stakeholders navigate the digital world so Data Subjects are protected, […]
Is Your Business Letting the Wrong People In? Every employee login, every online tool, every shared file leaves a digital footprint, and if you’re not actively managing who has access to what, you could be exposing your business to unnecessary risk. Identity and Access Management (IAM) is designed to stop that from happening. At Cybata, […]
London Sport approached Cybata to enhance their team’s understanding of data privacy. While their employees handled sensitive information daily, there was a lack of urgency and deeper awareness of data protection responsibilities. Recognising that data security is not just an IT issue but a company-wide responsibility, Cybata delivered their flagship GDPR kick-off workshop to upskill […]
We’d be lost without our smartphones… They hold everything from our messages and photos to banking details and work emails. But while they make life easier, they also make us a target for hackers, scammers, and anyone looking to steal personal information. The good news? A few simple habits can help keep your phone and […]
Data protection and compliance with the GDPR/DPA2018 isn’t just about compliance or ticking boxes. It’s about creating trust, protecting those your organisation serves and safeguarding your business. However, many businesses struggle to turn their policies into meaningful, day-to-day practices. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone – but the good news is, that embedding data […]
Our personal safety is something we all rely on, whether we’re at a concert, shopping centre, or a small local event. The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024, better known as Martyn’s Law, is set to change the way businesses and venues think about protecting the people they serve, as well as contractors and third […]
How Cybersecurity and Data Protection Work Together to Secure Our World Keeping our data safe is more important than ever. Whether it’s personal details or sensitive business information, data is at the heart of everything we do. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the theme is Secure Our World, so let’s take a closer look at how […]
Case Study: Bowls Wales’ Journey to GDPR Compliance Organisation: Bowls Wales Role: Sporting Governing Body General Manager: Sophie Brisland-Hancocks Overview: Bowls Wales serves as a coordinating body for various bowling codes across Wales. Unlike other sporting bodies with club memberships, Bowls Wales supports and governs six separate volunteer-run organisations, each responsible for different forms of […]
Unlocking Success: Why Startups and Scaleups Shouldn’t Ignore Data Protection As a matter of law, all organisations including startups are legally obligated to implement data protection by design and by default under Article 25 of GDPR – that means *all* the aspects of GDPR not just some of them – they can’t pick and choose! […]
Mel Evans, the owner of Insight 6, a business specialising in client services, recently faced a severe security breach on Facebook. Despite primarily using social media platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook for business purposes, her engagement with these platforms was minimal. However, the recent incident underscores the vulnerabilities businesses face online, especially concerning social media […]
