"Dave down the pub says GDPR does not apply to small businesses..."
 
We have all heard the confident voice at the ‘Dog and Duck’ (other pub names are available) offering informed and definitive advice about data protection law (well very often, their interpretation)!!!
 
Dave's (other names are available!) heart might be in the right place, but GDPR compliance is not something you want to get wrong based on ‘Dog and Duck’ wisdom (even though I am rather fond of the British pub)!
 
Why casual advice falls short: GDPR, and the new DUAA 2025 are complex, nuanced, and frequently updated. ‘One size’ definitely does not fit all, every business has unique data flows. Misunderstanding can lead to personal data breaches, reputational damage, and even the loss of existing and new business.
 
Sadly, "I heard down the Dog and Duck..." is not a valid legal defence argument (although I am not qualified to give legal advice, so perhaps my legal friends will correct me here, and tell me it is)!!!
 
What proper data protection consultancy brings:
 ✅Current, accurate interpretation of regulations
 ✅Tailored policies that actually fit your business
 ✅Risk assessments that identify real vulnerabilities, and reduce the risk of personal data breaches
 ✅Documentation that satisfies new business prospects and existing clients
 ✅Peace of mind that you are genuinely compliant
 
Your business deserves better than guesswork. Professional data protection consultants do not just reduce risk - they create frameworks that enhance transparency and trust, for both internal and external stakeholders.
 
Save the pub chat for football scores (other topics are available)! For data protection compliance and GDPR, please seek certified and independent advice. Please get in touch viainfo@csrb.co.uk.

https://www.csrb.co.uk/

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