Data Protection Compliance
In recent years, data protection has become a paramount concern. Companies storing large amounts of consumer personal information must guarantee their Data Management Systems are robustly protected against potential breaches. Consequently, the regulatory environment has undergone significant changes, resulting in stringent data protection standards. Revisions to the existing legal framework on privacy management now mandate organisations to conduct regular in-depth reviews of their data security protocols. Two prominent examples of recent legislation are the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) implemented by the European Union and the Data Protection Law (DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020).
Privacy management specialists at Trustzone Services can ensure your organisation aligns with the highest data security standards. Our proven approach includes the formulation of a straightforward strategy designed to enhance your current data protection framework, as well as awareness campaigns to guide your employees through these new changes. In addition, our services incorporate the submission of a comprehensive Data Protection Impact Assessment Report, detailing any identified non-compliances and how to rectify them for better compliance.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), formulated in 2016 and put into effect in 2018, is designed to protect the privacy of individual users within the European Union (EU). This legislation fosters a uniform standard for data protection laws across EU nations, ensuring adequate safeguarding of consumer data. With GDPR, organizations are obliged to implement and enforce a strict framework for securing personal data. Any company that manages or processes personal information about EU citizens is subject to comply with the GDPR, irrespective of their operational base.
Penalties for non-compliance with the legislation can escalate up to ‘4% of a company’s worldwide turnover or €20m’, whichever is higher. GDPR also requires a comprehensive privacy risk assessment to be executed for any newly deployed systems or technologies in an organization.
We provide a bespoke GDPR readiness service to help organizations comprehend the impact of this regulation and develop an effective strategy for implementing the necessary changes. Our experts have extensive knowledge and experience in navigating complex data protection issues across a variety of industries.
Our services for clients include:
- Data Protection Policy
- Media Management Procedures
- Data Sharing Policy
- Incident Management Procedures
- Data Disposal Policy
- Establishing a Robust Data Protection Framework
Our services on Data Protection Compliance encompass:
Upgrading of data protection systems in alignment with the most current standards
The Data Protection Law of 2020 (DPL 2020) focuses on increasing the security of personal user data within the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC). Designed to encourage ethical data sharing practices, the enhancements to the previous DIFC Law No. 1 of 2007 (DPL 2007) echo the regulations laid out in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The updated law also imposes severe penalties for violations, including fines for the failure to conduct a Data Protection Impact Assessment for high-risk processing activities or not maintaining records of personal data processing operations.
The Data Protection Compliance professionals at Trustzone Corporate Services aid organizations in adapting their existing data protection structures to meet the new regulations. Following a thorough examination of the company’s current data protection framework, our experts draft a comprehensive communication matrix, pinpointing gaps and offering necessary recommendations. We speedily and efficiently execute a Data Protection Impact Assessment which features an offsite review of policies and procedures and onsite examinations of data protection practices.
In addition, we provide assistance in establishing essential protection policies and procedures such as:
- Data Protection Policy
- Media Management Procedures
- Data Sharing Policy
- Incident Management Procedures
- Data Disposal Policy
- Establishing a Robust Data Protection Framework