GDPR TrustLink

15 September 2026

Roles and Responsibilities

In every organisation, data protection is only as strong as the people who carry it out. Policies, systems, and procedures matter — but without clear roles and responsibilities, even the best frameworks fail. Understanding who is responsible for what is one of the most important foundations of GDPR compliance, risk management, and organisational accountability. Whether

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Cookies and data protection

What Every Organisation Needs to Know Cookies are a fundamental part of how modern websites function. They help businesses understand user behaviour, improve website performance, personalise content, and support essential features such as login sessions and shopping carts. But because cookies often involve the processing of personal data, they sit firmly within the scope of

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Processing Children’s data

What UK Organisations Must Know Under UK GDPR Children’s data is one of the most sensitive categories of personal information an organisation can process. Under UK GDPR, children are recognised as vulnerable individuals who require enhanced protection, greater transparency, and stronger safeguards. Whether your organisation provides online services, educational tools, membership platforms, healthcare, or community

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Processing special category data

About Special Category Data Under UK GDPR, not all personal data is treated equally. Some types of information are considered far more sensitive and therefore require stronger protection, stricter controls, and enhanced governance. This is known as special category data — and every organisation must understand what it is, how it should be handled, and

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