Some large retail brands are ignoring data protection laws and are “taking such a slapdash approach that they are putting customers at risk of fraud”. Two in three of 100 websites tested in a...

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The latest WannaCry Cyber-attack has reminded us of the importance of having robust security systems that are constantly reviewed to incorporate the latest updates. Considering the tech heavy times we...

For many organisations, the task of understanding the impact of GDPR on their business and the changes they’ll need to implement is causing more than a few headaches. But consumer trust has been...

The NFDA is aiming to use Brexit to its advantage to get a better deal for retailers over block exemption regulations, according to the organisation’s lawyer Miles Trower. One of the most likely...

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By Iain Larkins, Radius Law To date, data protection law has lacked the teeth that other regulatory laws have enjoyed, but that’s all about to change. The clock is now ticking on the countdown to the...

Many people in motor retail contribute to online forums other social media, and some dealerships have websites on which users can post comments. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has...

Owning data comes with responsibilities. The Data Protection Act 1998 requires that you notify the Information Commission Office if you hold, store or process data on individuals, failure to do so is...

The Vehicle Remarketing Association has issued a best practice guide to address the growing issue of cars entering the remarketing process with a driver’s personal details still intact on the...

by Andy Tong If your customer was buying a house, the first question they will be asked is “have you got the money?” The question is the same for all major purchases, but in our industry...

If you have any doubts, fears or concerns about asking customers how they are going to fund their car purchase, you have a problem. To get over this hurdle, remember that after a house purchase this...