Navigating Data Protection: A Straightforward Roadmap to Compliance (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781918475104)

Feeling overwhelmed by GDPR, data privacy laws, or cookie compliance? You're not alone.

Most small businesses, charities, and community groups don't have legal teams or compliance officers-but they do handle personal data and are legally responsible for protecting it. Navigating Data Protection cuts through the confusion with a clear, practical roadmap that turns complex regulations into manageable actions-no jargon, no panic, just plain English.

Former police sergeant and certified data protection consultant Paul Byrne distills years of frontline experience into this essential guide for non-experts. You'll learn how to:

Quickly identify what personal data you hold-and why it matters

Choose the right lawful basis (Hint: it's rarely just "consent")

Handle subject access requests confidently and within deadlines

Secure your data with low-cost, high-impact measures

Stay compliant with marketing rules, cookies, and third-party tools like Mailchimp or Google Analytics

Use free or affordable tools like CookieScan and YourDataSafe to automate compliance

Unlike dense legal manuals or oversimplified checklists, this book grounds every step in real law-GDPR, UK Data Protection Act 2018, Jersey & Guernsey data laws, PECR, and the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025-while keeping it actionable for teams of any size.

Featuring real-world case studies, editable templates, and regulator-aligned workflows, this guide is perfect for:

• Small business owners managing customer data
• Charity trustees overseeing donor records
• Community group volunteers handling member info
• Solopreneurs launching their first website
• Don't let data protection become your biggest liability. Turn it into a competitive advantage-build trust, avoid fines, and operate with confidence.

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