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Ferbrache & Farrell launch GDPR guide to help island firms

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Local businesses need to take stock and ensure they are complying with the new data protection law that came into force almost a year ago, according to local law firm Ferbrache & Farrell. In the first two months of this year alone there were 45 reported breaches locally. “In a jurisdiction with a major financial […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 1 January 1970 at 00:00 GMT.

New data protection law two weeks away

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Stronger rights for individuals when it relates to the processing of their personal data is just a fortnight from coming into force in the Bailiwick and local companies are being encouraged to engage positively with the new legislation. Guernsey’s new Data Protection Law (the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 [the Law]) will come […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 1 January 1970 at 00:00 GMT.

Channel Islands data firm buys Canadian IT specialist

Channel Eye Media — Tue, 01 May 2018 15:50:54 +0000

Calligo, the Channel Islands-based data optimisation and privacy specialist, has acquired Mico Systems, a Canadian specialist in outsourced IT management for small-to-medium-sized clients. The purchase of Mico Systems, based in Oakville, Ontario, is seen as a significant step in Calligo’s continued growth strategy. The acquisition complements its presence in North America following the October 2017 acquisition […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 1 May 2018 at 15:50 GMT.

Guernsey Data Protection Law approved by UK Privy Council

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The UK Privy Council has given its approval to Guernsey’s new Data Protection Law. The new law, which implements Europe’s requirements under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Law Enforcement Directive, will come into force on 25 May 2018 – the same day that the GDPR comes into effect across all EU Member […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 1 January 1970 at 00:00 GMT.

Business risk advisory firm strengthens Data Protection team

Channel Eye Media — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 04:49:29 +0000

Senior staff at Redwood Offshore have successfully passed EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) foundation and practitioner exams, strengthening the consultancy’s data protection capability across their offices in Guernsey and Jersey. Lance Barclay, Senior Manager and Wendy Woodcock, Office Manager at Redwood Offshore have qualified as GDPR Certified Practitioners. Both are now qualified to fulfil […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 12 February 2018 at 04:49 GMT.

Preparing for new Data Protection law: your top ten guide

Channel Eye Media — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 04:00:11 +0000

We’ve written lots in recent weeks about the imminent introduction of the European Union’s new data protection legislation, but what should you be doing to prepare for it if you haven’t already? The General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, comes into force in May and will govern how businesses process and handle data. Ahead of then, […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 8 February 2018 at 04:00 GMT.

Jersey’s deputy Information Commissioner steps up the main role at time of ‘great change’

Channel Eye Media — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 01:00:12 +0000

Jersey’s government has appointed an Acting Information Commissioner to replace the previous Commissioner, Emma Martins, who left her pan-island role last month to focus solely on Guernsey. Paul Vane, who has been Deputy Information Commissioner since 2004, begins his new role immediately. He’s previously worked for the States of Jersey Police and the Jersey Financial […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 7 February 2018 at 01:00 GMT.

Consumers told: Better protection of your personal data is just months away

Channel Eye Media — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 05:00:55 +0000

Stronger rules around what companies can do with consumers’ personal data is now less than four months away. Jersey’s new Data Protection laws come into force in 25 May, the same day as new European legislation called General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR. Ahead of its introduction, and to coincide with this weekend’s European Data […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 26 January 2018 at 05:00 GMT.

How do you solve a problem like data protection training? There’s a digital answer to that

Channel Eye Media — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 04:00:09 +0000

A Guernsey advertising and design agency is launching a new e-learning platform to help thousands of people across the Channel Islands undergo training in the new GDPR data protection law. TPA has launched an e-learning division especially to deliver its new digital training package. The new law, which will affect all companies in the islands, […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 7 December 2017 at 04:00 GMT.