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Most business owners understand the need to store personal information on their company\u2019s computer system safely. However, there is less online guidance concerning the potential act of sharing personal data outside your organisation. This is because the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act<\/em> encourage businesses to avoid doing so outside specific circumstances. This article will explore situations where your UK business can share personal information with others without the content of that individual. This should allow your company to weigh the pros and cons of doing so in particular circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the GDPR?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) sets data protection rules for UK organisations. One of its primary purposes is to protect personal information and deter inappropriate use. Consequently, the starting point for UK businesses is that, generally, you should avoid sharing personal information sharing without the consent of the individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, as with most rules, certain exceptions allow your business to do so. Within this article, we will explore when your company may wish to use an appropriate exemption. It is vital to ensure full compliance with the GDPR when sharing personal information, given the ability of the Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO)<\/a> to fine businesses up to \u00a317.5m<\/a> for GDPR violations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who are the ICO?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Information Commissioner’s Office is an independent body that can impose significant financial penalties on UK businesses in breach of data protection law.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The ICO will penalise UK businesses for sharing personal information in unsuitable circumstances without the individual\u2019s prior consent. Part of the reasoning behind its ability to issue fines in the millions of pounds is to deter companies from ignoring GDPR rules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Let us explore some reasons for wishing to share personal information with others and the appropriate GDPR-derived exemptions that allow this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\n

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