Data protection and IT

As technology continues to evolve, legislation has developed to keep pace. It affects everything from data protection and online selling to internet policies for employees.

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regulates how your business processes personal information. All businesses must comply with the data protection principles.

As part of your IT management, which includes purchasing and maintaining IT, you should make sure you understand and manage any legal issues involved.

Why you need to take data protection legislation seriously, your obligations, plus information on the penalties you might face if you breach the GDPR.

Communicating and selling online is subject to the same laws as 'traditional' business, and often brings added complications. Read our overview.

How to go about purchasing hardware, software and IT systems for your business, licencing and what to do if your IT solution fails to work properly

Illegal software can carry viruses as well as leaving you open to prosecution. Make sure you stay within the law when you buy business software.

Legal issues surrounding your website, including domain registration and protection, content, and the legal statements you're required to include

Public bodies have to release information they hold on you. These tips will make sure nothing confidential gets into the public domain inadvertently.

Using CCTV in the workplace is subject to data protection and human rights law. So what must employers do to avoid breaking the law?

There are specific rules for the collection and use of worker's health information. So what information can you collect and what can you use it for?

There are a number of legal issues that you need to be aware of which affect your website – particularly on a launch or relaunch of your site

If your business processes personal information you must notify the Information Commissioner's Office. Use this link to submit your form online.

Not all businesses are required to notify the Information Commissioner about data they hold - use this online tool to work out whether you need to.

How your business can use individuals' personal data. Managing privacy, individuals' rights, security and data breaches

Use this checklist to find out if you're complying with the GDPR. There is also further guidance and contact numbers for further advice