Security Roundup January 2021
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Do we really have to look back at 2020? It turns out COVID-19 was far from the only bad news during the past year. From a cybersecurity perspective, the year had more than its share of incidents. Unsurprisingly, the SolarWinds supply chain attack […]
What’s changing for Standard Contractual Clauses?
For organisations needing to transfer data internationally, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are one option for staying compliant with the GDPR. But following the Schrems II ruling last summer, SCCs have been upgraded. In the third blog in our series on the CJEU ruling, Sarah Clarke looks at what’s changing for SCCs. SCCs are one of […]
Rioters Open Capitol’s Doors to Potential Cyberthreats
Security Experts: Federal Computer System in Capitol Building Is Endangered Read More ›
International Transfers – Understanding the EDPB Guidance
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued its anticipated recommendations that describe how controllers and processors transferring personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) may comply with the ‘Schrems II’ ruling from now on. This is the second blog in our series on the evolving international transfers landscape following the Court of Justice […]
3 myths about ISO 27001 certification
If you are currently weighing up your options for ISO 27001 certification, you might be interested in three of the most common misconceptions about the Standard. Read More ›
Parting Shots (Q4 2020 Issue)
The seven nations called on technology companies to work with governments to take the following steps in order to “focus on reasonable, technically feasible solutions: Read More ›
Is California’s new privacy law just an Act? (CPRA)
When the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) became effective on 1 January 2020, California became the first U.S. state with a consumer privacy law. According to the State’s attorney general, CCPA “gives consumers more control over the personal information that businesses collect about them”. On 3 November 2020, Californians then voted in favour of Proposition […]
Lawful processing after Schrems II – a practical guide for continued compliance
The fallout from the European Court of Justice (CJEU)/Schrems II ruling on the validity of the US/EU Privacy Shield continues to have an impact on organisations. The ruling makes it challenging to transfer data to countries where equivalent data protection is not possible, leaving companies with the difficult task to find a defensible position for […]
Eight tips for dealing with international data transfers without Privacy Shield
For many organisations, the international transfer of data is essential to running their business and the recent CJEU ruling (also called Schrems ruling) will have had a significant impact on organisations operating outside the EEA. This is the first in a series of blogs exploring what this decision means for you. BH Consulting will analyse […]
How to spot scams when buying online
Blocked from bargain hunting in stores due to Coronavirus restrictions, many consumers will seek out sweet deals when buying online. Black Friday, and the follow-up, Cyber Monday, provides the perfect platform for criminals to trap unwary shoppers with scams disguised as unbeatable offers. As the pre-Christmas sales season is upon us, police forces across Europe […]