Data Privacy
Data privacy refers to how personal information about your customers and staff is collected, stored, used, and protected. In Ireland, this is largely governed by GDPR, which gives people rights over their own data and requires businesses to handle it responsibly. Getting it wrong can lead to complaints, enforcement action, reputational damage, or fines.
Real-world example
A childcare centre collects parents' email addresses for newsletters. It needs a valid legal basis for those emails, clear privacy information, and a way for parents to unsubscribe or raise privacy requests.
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