Top 3 tips for a truly effective data protection strategy

World Data Protection Day - 28 January

As we mark data protection day in Europe and many US states, how do we determine whether our strategies and privacy programmes are the right ones?

Although you might have data protection in your job title, or it is part of your responsibility, one person alone cannot ensure an effective programme is in place and working. A truly effective data protection strategy involves you driving strategy and direction, but also includes bringing the right people together, co-ordinating efforts, communicating between departments, empowering staff to make decisions in their area and engaging each employee to take accountability.