Policies and documentation can feel overwhelming, but they don't have to. We'll help you understand what you need, why it matters and how to build documentation that reflects the way your business actually works.
⏱ Reading time: 6 minutes
👥 Who should read this?
This guide is for you if you:
- Bought policy templates online.
- Haven't reviewed your policies for a while.
- Want policies that staff can actually understand and follow.
📚 What you'll learn
After reading this guide you'll understand:
- Why policies should reflect your business, not someone else's.
- Why reviewing policies regularly is just as important as creating them.
- How good policies support staff to make the right decisions.
- Common mistakes organisations make with policy documentation.
⏱ Reading time: 7 minutes
👥 Who should read this?
This guide is for you if you:
- Are collecting personal information across different parts of your business.
- Have grown over time and aren't sure where information is stored.
- Want to improve your understanding of how personal information flows through your organisation.
📚 What you'll learn
After reading this guide you'll understand:
- What a Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) is.
- Why it's one of the most valuable data protection documents you can have.
- Why it should be reviewed regularly.
⏱ Reading time: 7 minutes
👥 Who should read this?
This guide is for you if you:
- Have completed a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA).
- Are introducing a new system or process.
- Want to understand how a DPIA should be used in practice.
📚 What you'll learn
After reading this guide you'll understand:
- Why a DPIA is much more than a compliance document.
- Who should contribute to a DPIA.
- Why the Data Protection Officer's advice should be recorded.
- Why a DPIA should evolve as your project develops.
⏱ Reading time: 7 minutes
👥 Who should read this?
This guide is for you if you:
- Are considering relying on legitimate interests.
- Have been told you need a Legitimate Interests Assessment (LIA).
- Need to balance your business objectives with individuals' privacy rights.
📚 What you'll learn
After reading this guide you'll understand:
- What a Legitimate Interests Assessment (LIA) is.
- Why it isn't simply a form to complete.
- How to carry out a genuine balancing exercise.