UK REGULATOR LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO HELP ‘MICRO-BUSINESSES’ WITH NEW LAW

The Information Commissioner’s Office has launched a GDPR awareness campaign aimed at assisting those employing fewer than 10 people. The campaign has been launched with a series of radio adverts, which are principally aimed at micro-businesses that haven’t heard about the GDPR at all. Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham said: “All organisations have to be ready for the new data protection rules, but we recognise that micro-businesses in the UK face particular challenges. For the large majority of [such] businesses, the steps towards GDPR compliance can be practical and achievable without costly or expensive external support.” She added “It’s also worth noting that many sector and industry groups and associations are offering help to micro businesses about the GDPR and can be a good starting point for industry-specific advice.”