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Cybersecurity is a core operational and legal risk for businesses, large and small. A major incident can shut down your company’s systems, interrupt your services, and expose you to serious regulatory consequences. Certain businesses in the UK may have mandatory duties under the UK General Data Protection Regulation<\/a> (UK GDPR<\/strong>) and the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018<\/em> (NIS Regulations<\/strong>). While the UK GDPR protects personal data, the NIS Regulations focus on securing network and information systems supporting essential services and digital infrastructure (rather than personal data). Nonetheless, there are certain overlapping areas, and some businesses will be subject to compliance with both legal frameworks. This article explores the importance of cybersecurity, the NIS Regulations, and their difference from UK data protection laws, as well as the importance of compliance with both frameworks where necessary.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Does Cybersecurity Matter for Businesses?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cyberattacks can affect organisations of any size. Many criminals will seek to target smaller businesses that they believe have weaker defences. A successful attack can cause various issues such as financial loss, reputational harm, regulatory scrutiny, or disruption to key operations, which can significantly impact a company’s bottom line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Businesses in the UK need to adopt appropriate security measures, and various laws cover the provisions that require them. These duties appear in both the UK GDPR and other laws. For instance, NIS Regulations include essential laws to protect cybersecurity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does the UK GDPR Require About Data Security?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The UK GDPR sets out rules for how organisations collect, use, and store personal data. It applies to any organisation that handles personal information about individuals.  This includes scenarios where personal data is defined broadly and includes details such as names, email addresses, payment details, and a range of other information that could identify individuals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the UK GDPR, data security obligations mean that data requires protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, and damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UK GDPR requires businesses to protect personal data by implementing appropriate technical and organisational security measures. Although this law does not spell out exact mandatory measures, it expects organisations to adopt a risk-based approach tailored to the personal data they process and the potential risks involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When determining appropriate data security measures to protect personal data, you should consider factors such as the nature and sensitivity of the data, implementation costs, and the potential harm a data breach could cause to individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\n

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