The framework will help businesses understand their data protection compliance level
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has announced the launch of an audit framework.
Designed to help organisations assess their own compliance with key requirements under data protection law, the framework will allow organisations to identify the steps they need to take to improve their data protection practices.
The framework will provide users with a starting point to evaluate how they handle and protect personal information.
Ian Hulme, ICO director of regulatory assurance, said: “Transparency and accountability in data protection are essential, not just for regulatory compliance but for building trust with the public.
“Our new audit framework will help build trust and encourage a positive data protection culture, as well as being flexible in targeting the most pressing areas of compliance. We want to empower organisations to embrace data protection as an asset, not just a legal requirement."
Each toolkit has a downloadable data protection audit tracker that will help organisations conduct their own assessment of compliance, tracking actions that must be taken in areas needing improvement.
Written by
Dan Raywood
Senior Editor
SC Media UK
Dan Raywood is a B2B journalist with more than 20 years of experience, including covering cybersecurity for the past 16 years. He has extensively covered topics from Advanced Persistent Threats and nation-state hackers to major data breaches and regulatory changes.
He has spoken at events including 44CON, Infosecurity Europe, RANT Conference, BSides Scotland, Steelcon and ESET Security Days.
Outside work, Dan enjoys supporting Tottenham Hotspur, managing mischievous cats, and sampling craft beers.
