Fujitsu comment: Data Protection Bill & GDPR
August 2017 by Sarah Armstrong-Smith, ?Head Continuity & Resilience at Fujitsu UK & Ireland
Ahead of the release of a new Data Protection Bill that will transfer the European Union’s current General Data Protection Regulation into UK law, the comment from Sarah Armstrong-Smith, ?Head Continuity & Resilience at Fujitsu UK & Ireland.
With the GDPR set to become UK law through today’s Data Protection Bill, it’s important companies take a first step by assessing how GDPR ready they are. From data inventory scans which locate the relevant data held today, to assessing the maturity of current data protection practices – the process needs to start now to ensure compliance.
This legislation is about organisations taking responsibility in a digital age where data is the new currency. Whether they are private or public sector, every organisation must establish GDPR-compliant policies for processing personal data, including how they handle data erasure and rectification. GDPR readiness will oblige organisations to carry out thorough preparation, to set up the processes necessary for compliance, as well as supporting alignment of their systems and services with GDPR’s requirements.
GDPR means there is nowhere to hide, and we expect to data protection to become top of the c suite agenda in the coming months.