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 […]
IT Leaders Reliant on Data for Threat Insight
Almost three-quarters of IT leaders rely on data to make business decisions, while a third believe the value of data has permanently increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ›
Security Roundup November 2020
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Board of the subject: business leaders lack resilience to reduce cyber risks Many Irish boards lack the ability to understand and respond to cybersecurity risks effectively. The Irish Computer Society has highlighted these gaps from its cross-sector survey of 169 […]
What’s new at BH Consulting: marking European Cybersecurity Month and more
October was a busy month on all fronts here at BH Consulting. In this blog, we’re rounding up some of the main events we were involved in during European Cybersecurity Month. Since awareness campaigns are all about getting people thinking about a particular subject, we thought: what better way than a cybersecurity and privacy-themed crossword? […]
We are hiring again – Data Protection Consultant
Due to market growth and continued expansion, BH Consulting is looking to augment its growing DPO-as-a-service team with a new Data Protection Consultant. The candidate is passionate about data protection and is keen to demonstrate this. The candidate has at least 5 years experience in data protection (or IT data project management with demonstrable interest in Data […]