This week the Information Commissioner (the government body which regulates data protection) used his new powers to punish data breaches for the first time by imposing heavy fines on those responsible (source).
While the protection of sensitive data has always been important, the new powers available to the Information Commissioner are a big reminder that it should be treated seriously by all businesses who hold sensitive data about customers. For those running a website which holds such data or handles online transactions it is important to make sure everything is being done in a secure and conscientious manner to help avoid problems in the long term.
For clients using our services we are always happy to advise and provide solutions in several different areas:
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