by Richard Kemp

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Accountancy Sector

Richard Kemp spoke at a recent conference organised by The Alternative Accountancy Strategic IT Conference on GDPR, providing an update on where we are with GDPR and its impact on accountancy practices.

The presentation covered:

• GDPR update and the impact on accountancy practices
• latest on GDPR and Brexit
• data protection – top regulatory concerns for firms:
  • heavier enforcement – new penalties
  • international transfers
  • accountability requirements
  • new duties (data processors, personal data, consents)
• data/system security – top business concerns for firms:
  • due diligence
  • data storage
  • business continuity
  • information provision for clients
  • what should firms be doing now?

Download a copy of the presentation here.