20 Biggest GDPR Fines of All Time
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The past few years have seen massive GDPR fines handed out to firms. Here's a breakdown of the top 20 penalties from 2018 to 2025 thus far. See our Data Protection Training Package
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Top 10 GDPR Questions Answered | Skillcast
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Is your business really GDPR compliant? Any company deemed non-compliant faces potentially hefty fines. We answer the top 10 frequently asked questions.
Biggest GDPR Fines of 2025 | Skillcast
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We sase some huge fines issued last year, often to the same company. We review the largest penalties dished out so far in 2025 and the breaches behind them.
Best Practices for Email Distribution Lists | Skillcast
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Email distribution lists are a blessing and a curse. Our 10 best practices will help ensure your lists stay effective, efficient and comply with the law.
What is ISO 27001 Certification & Why is it Important? |...
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Skillcast's information security management system (ISMS) has been awarded ISO 27001 status since 2011. Find out why it's important & how to achieve it.
Conducting a GDPR Compliance Audit | Skillcast
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An audit of your GDPR procedures and controls will allow you to benchmark your existing activities and remedy any gaps to ensure regulatory compliance.
Identifying and Dealing with Data Breaches | Skillcast
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Learn how to identify and deal with data breaches effectively. Explore prevention strategies, GDPR compliance, and long-term protection solutions.
Navigating the Future of Data Protection | Skillcast
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GDPR mandates strict compliance to ensure data protection and security. We explore the latest updates to this regulation and best practices.
Special Category Data GDPR Best Practices | Skillcast
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Collecting sensitive personal data has become a necessity for businesses. We explain what special category data is and how to stay GDPR compliant.
GDPR Compliance for Construction Companies | Skillcast
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Discover essential GDPR compliance tips for the construction industry. Learn how to protect your business and ensure GDPR compliance with comprehensive training.
Customer Data Protection | Skillcast
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Protecting customer data is always imperative but to retain subscribing customers it’s even more important to protect their data from cyberattacks - learn how.
Data Protection Act 2018 | Act 2018 and Principles |...
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Compliance can be tricky, so we put together this guide to break down the Data Protection Act (2018), its seven principles and what it means for you.
7 Ways to Protect Health Data under GDPR | Skillcast
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Health data security is a topic that frequently makes headlines due to the rising threat of cyberattacks targeting healthcare systems.
GDPR Age of Consent Isn't Child's Play | Skillcast
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GDPR brought with it new rules to better protect personal data. Including guarding children against exploitation. So what is the age of consent?
How to Ensure Website Cookie Compliance | Skillcast
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Website cookies do more than stop GDPR fines. They create a better user experience and build trust. But they must be both effective and compliant.
Keeping Employee Monitoring Compliant | Skillcast
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Employers monitoring their staff should carefully consider the UK ICO's guidance to ensure they comply with data protection law.
GDPR for Small Businesses | Skillcast
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GDPR fines for small businesses can run into millions. But by following a few simple tips, you can master this complex regulation.
8 GDPR Data Sharing Compliance Tips | Skillcast
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Sharing of personal data by organisations within the EU is subject to the GDPR. We have 8 tips to help you stay compliant when sharing data.
GDPR Data Subject Access Requests | Skillcast
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Under GDPR, the way a data subject access request (DSAR) is dealt with has changed. But how can you manage them effectively while remaining compliant?
3 Reasons to Avoid BeReal at Work | Skillcast
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Employees could face disciplinary action and dismissal for using BeReal at work. We examine why this app should be muted in the workplace.
DPDI Bill Vs UK GDPR | Skillcast
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The government introduced the DPDI Bill to replace the UK GDPR post-Brexit. What does this mean? Whom does it affect? We unpack all you need to know.
GDPR Compliance: People Versus Processes | Skillcast
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With the recent commemoration of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Martyn Oughton examines the people versus process equation in GDPR compliance.
Appointing a Data Protection Officer | Skillcast
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We explain how to decide if you need a DPO, what their responsibilities should be and the key priorities they should address.
Legal Basis for Data Processing under GDPR | Skillcast
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There are 6 legal bases for processing as set out in Article 6 of the GDPR. At least one of these must apply whenever you process personal data.
How to Boost Workplace Password Security | Skillcast
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With both data breaches and fines on the rise, workplace password security has become more critical than ever. We've got some practical tips to help.
What Factors Influence GDPR Financial Penalties? | Skillcast
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Understand the factors affecting the scale of financial penalties for breaches of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
10 Tips for Marketing GDPR Compliance | Skillcast
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GDPR applies to all marketing that uses personal data. We have some tips on how to stay compliant, avoid the hefty fines and prevent PR disasters.
GDPR & Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults | Skillcast
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Effective management of vulnerable customer data is a necessity, not just for compliance, but for good business practice and ethical social responsibility.
Data Protection Compliance in Times of Disruption |...
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In times of disruption, GDPR compliance is more challenging than ever. To help we've identified the key priorities and what to do to maintain compliance.
Data Protection: Is Corporate Confidence Misplaced? |...
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In Skillcast Compliance Insights Survey 80% of employees & their managers stated they understand & comply with data protection legislation, but do they?
Skillcast GDPR Compliance Summit | Skillcast
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Skillcast launched GDPR Compliance e-learning library updates over breakfast & industry experts shared insights into GDPR compliance issues to watch for.
Explaining GDPR Article 4 & Personal Data | Skillcast
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GDPR Article 4 greatly widens the definition of personal data beyond the information that could identify a living individual like name and address.
