{"id":5472,"date":"2019-11-28T10:01:50","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T10:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cybersmart.com\/?p=5472"},"modified":"2021-10-01T10:36:41","modified_gmt":"2021-10-01T10:36:41","slug":"small-businesses-at-risk-of-multimillion-pound-fines-for-breaking-gdpr-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cybersmart.com\/blog\/small-businesses-at-risk-of-multimillion-pound-fines-for-breaking-gdpr-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Small businesses at risk of multimillion pound fines for breaking GDPR rules"},"content":{"rendered":"
A new survey has revealed many small business owners are still clueless about GDPR. The results suggest small businesses could be in breach of GDPR without even realising it, as half of the participants appeared confused when answering questions surrounding data protection and privacy regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n A worrying 4\/10 didn\u2019t know that losing paperwork could be a data breach, or that emailing or faxing personal details could potentially be breaching data regulations also.<\/span><\/p>\n Scarily, 45% of businesses did not know that the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) needed to be informed when data was breached and individuals’ rights were affected. It also showed they were unaware and failing to ensure confidential paperwork such as signing in and visitor\u2019s books were kept in a protected environment.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s essential as a business owner you stay well informed and aware of <\/span>GDPR and data protection<\/span> to ensure you continue to create trust in your employees and consumers. By staying up to date with the changing data laws, you will show that you are consistent in protecting personal and private information.<\/span><\/p>\n Breaking GDPR is easily done within a business – it’s as simple as storing files with personal data outside of a defined structure. Many SMEs are digitally renovating their businesses with more intricate technology, however, this essential move is increasing their exposure and vulnerability for cyber-attacks.<\/span><\/p>\nAre you being extra careful when sending that email?<\/span><\/h4>\n