Know your legal obligations

Legal compliance is an aspect that cannot afford to be overlooked by management when installing an IT system and putting in place a backup solution. All management have a legal obligation to comply with relevant legislation and install the necessary procedures, policy and monitoring to ensure compliance.

What is Data Protection?
It is the safeguarding of the privacy rights of individuals in relation to the processing of personal data. The Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 confer rights on individuals as well as responsibilities on those persons processing personal data.

The Consequences of Non-Compliance?

1. Inspection by the Data Protection Commissioner 

2. Public Naming of persons convicted 

3. Conviction with a fine of up to €100,000 

4. Susceptible to:

Client Data Loss in event of a disaster such as server failure, water damage or fire

Confidential Data Disclosure because of staff or non-secure procedures 

Accusations of Negligence around Data Protection.

For more information on data protection log onto www.dataprotection.ie