Cyber Essentials Just Got Its Teeth: What the Danzell Update Actually Changes
Hello, Mauven here. Cyber Essentials stopped taking your word for it on MFA. About time.
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Hello, Mauven Here: Why the ICO's Experian Loss Matters More Than You Think
Hello, Mauven here. The Upper Tribunal dismissed the ICO's Experian appeal in April 2024. Here is what the outcome signals about UK data broker regulation.
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Seven Years of UK GDPR: Why the Data Broker Market Has Never Been Bigger
UK GDPR came into force in 2018. Seven years on the data broker market has grown and zero monetary penalties have been imposed on a UK data broker.
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The Regulator Who Looked the Other Way: GDPR, Data Brokers, and UK Directors
UK GDPR gave individuals the right to erasure in 2018. The commercial data broker market has grown every year since. This is not a coincidence.
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Seven Years of UK GDPR. The Data Broker Market Has Never Been Bigger.
UK GDPR promised control. Seven years on the ICO has not imposed a monetary penalty on a UK data broker. Lucy Harper joins me today.
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Hello, Mauven Here: The UK Data Broker Market Just Got a Legal Upgrade It Did Not Deserve
The Data Use and Access Act 2025 clarifies that direct marketing can be a legitimate interest. The data broker industry is delighted. You should pay attention.
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When Cheap IT Voids Your Cyber Cover: The UK Government Numbers Bosses Are Avoiding
Hello, Mauven here. Cyber insurance uptake is up. So are denied claims. The common thread is the IT contract that never asked to read the policy.
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The Cyber Resilience Pledge: What the Corridor Conversations at CyberUK Actually Revealed
I was in the room when the Cyber Resilience Pledge was announced. The speeches were confident. The corridor conversations afterwards were not.
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The Proposal Form That's Building a Landmine Under Your Business
Every answer on your cyber insurance proposal form will be checked against your network logs if you ever claim. Most SMBs answer how they'd like things to be, not how they actually are.
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The Importance of Cybersecurity in Political Donations
Political donations need cybersecurity to prevent foreign interference. Secure your processes and build trust with these practical steps.
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The Role of Compliance in Cybersecurity for UK SMBs
UK compliance rules are tightening, and small businesses are squarely in the crosshairs. Here is what you actually need to do, without the consultant-speak.
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Why Every UK Small Business Needs Cyber Essentials in 2026
Still not Cyber Essentials certified? In 2026, that gap could cost you contracts, insurance cover, and sleep. Here is what you need to know.
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