Frequently asked questions
- When did the GDPR come into effect?
- What is personal data?
- Who does the GDPR apply to?
- What are the possible penalties/fines of GDPR?
- Does my workplace need a data protection officer (DPO)?
- What happened to the GDPR after Brexit?
- Am I exempt from the GDPR if I have fewer than 250 employees at my company?
Documents & other resources
An Overview of the GDPR
The GDPR was enforced on the 25th of May 2018 and was introduced to unify and strengthen data protection for everyone.
GDPR Checklist
Review the risks to data your organisation faces and assess whether the measures you have in place are up to the task of preventing them.
The Six Lawful Bases for Processing Data
Find out more about the Six Lawful Bases for processing personal data.
GDPR Accountability checklist
Accountability is arguably the most important principle of the GDPR. Accountability is all about demonstrating that you’re complying with the GDPR.
Day to Day good practice for GDPR
If your job involves handling personal information then you have a responsibility to ensure that this data is kept private and confidential.
Data Protection Principles
Everyone who uses personal data must follow strict rules and you’ll learn about these as the principles of data protection.
Rights over your personal data
The GDPR covers personal data about an identifiable, living person. It can be anything from a name, a photo, an email address, a person’s bank details, posts on social media, medical information, etc.
