Why Protect Your Data

Identity Fraud

Recent studies on identity fraud have shown that criminals primarily rely on low tech methods such as searching through skips; bins etc to collect personal information they need to commit identity crime. Customers are unforgiving when they learn an Organisation has not properly secured and protected their information.

Data Protection

Recent highly publicised cases have highlighted the importance of protecting customers’ data at all costs. Companies involved in these cases have suffered bad publicity and loss of business due to their lack of diligence towards this matter.

Legal Requirements

Data protection Acts 1988 and 2003 imposes legal requirements on all companies and their Directors to ensure that the safe management and final destruction of personal information is monitored and recorded at all times. Failure to comply is a criminal offence under these Acts and fines of up to €100,000 may be imposed. The Data Protection Act has highlighted public awareness regarding the treatment and disposal of such data.