The UK Consult | Episode 45: Treating GDPR as a carrot, not a stick

Welcome to the UK Consult, episode 45

Our occasional ramble through all things to do with community engagement, customer experience, and digital service design!

In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Dan Rhodes, Senior Director, Legal and DPO, at Granicus, alongside our marvellous hosts, Karen Steel, Customer Success Manager, and Jonathan Bradley, Granicus Experience Group (GXG) UK Business and Practice Lead.

Throughout this discussion we delve into the intricacies of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its impact on the public sector, as well as busting some common myths around the subject.

In this episode, we hear Dan Rhodes discuss all things from compliance in the public sector to the future of GDPR in this space, its ongoing evolution, and the implication for public sector organisations.

This episode is filled with probing topics, so grab a coffee and a cake and tune into this insightful episode.

• Reflecting on the past six years of GDPR, the benefits for consumers, and challenges for businesses and public bodies.
• Understanding GDPR — what are the fundamentals?
• GDPR compliance in the public sector, including specific challenges and strategies for ensuring compliance — all the fun stuff!
• How public sector bodies should be handling personal data.
• Understanding the rights of individuals under GDPR, including access, rectification, and erasure.
• Steps to take in the event of a data breach — don’t panic!
• Real-world examples of GDPR implementation in the public sector.
• Lessons learned from past experiences and common pitfalls to avoid.
• Emerging trends and future challenges surrounding GDPR.

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