KNOW YOUR GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation, commonly referred to as GDPR, is new EU legislation which has been developed to provide individuals with greater control and clarity over how they are communicated to, how their personal data is safeguarded and used. The legislation ensures that data is processed and managed lawfully, fairly and transparently.
The GDPR becomes enforceable in the UK from 25th May 2018, and with fines levied of up to 20m or 4% of annual global turnover, it is essential that businesses of all sizes are ready.
With the extensive coverage in the media of GDPR and the far-reaching implications of legislation, it’s understandable that becoming compliant might feel daunting. Many organisations have concerns over how much existing data can be retained as GDPR will require individuals to opt back into communications. However, this provides an opportunity for organisations to ensure data is up to date and that all recipients are engaged and interested in the broadcasted messaging. Cleansing of data will most likely increase ROI on future communications.
Gecko’s Approach to GDPR
Gecko is a specialist in targeted communications, with nearly 25 years experience and a team of experts, we know data. Data is the lifeblood of our business, and we understand that it is the lifeblood of yours. With it, we can drive results that make a difference to your business.
At Gecko we’ve always had a strong commitment to data protection, we are already certified to ISO27001 and ISO9001 standard; our stringent data policies ensure our client’s data is secure. With the deployment of GDPR, we’ve worked to enhance
our processes.
GDPR is core to our business; our dedicated GDPR team ensure we are compliant with the latest developments to the legislation before and after the 25th of May 2018. To further protect our clients, all Gecko staff who handle data are part of an evolving programme of GDPR. We believe in a robust approach to data protection; this means that we design all our processes with security at the centre.
Additionally, to enhance our team’s awareness of data security, our client services team have all completed the Direct Marketing Associations training in the GDPR. This provides them with a full insight into our clients’ needs around GDPR when it comes to handling their data.
How Gecko can help you…
At Gecko we work in close partnership with our clients. Our understanding GDPR and intelligent use of data mean we can help tailor marketing campaigns to maximise return on investment. For our clients, knowing that we develop campaigns with appropriate data safeguards provides the extra peace of mind.
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