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Northampton Business Directory GDPR update. To ensure compliance with the new "General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which came in force on 25th May, we have contacted all existing members of the Northampton Business Directory. The results show that the vast majority received and viewed the email sent.A number of companies had closed down, or did not wish to remain a member. We have deleted all their information from the Directory, deleted their details from our mailing list, and are taking steps to remove their email address from our administration computer. Most companies are breaking the law The majority of businesses now use a computer system to manage customer accounts, send letters, contact supplies, plan budgets etc. So it is understandable there are customer, enquiries, and supplier records store on the system. Under the new UK Data Protection Law and the EU General Data Protect Regulation this data information must be stored securely and only a…

All companies need to be ready If you retain customer information, in any form, like email address, name, address etc. You need to prepare to meet the requirements of the new Data Protection laws from the UK, and the European Union.Data Protection LawsUK Data Protection Act Here you will find a general guide to Data Protection and steps that need to be taken. The 1998 Data Protection Act has been updated to reflect the changes in e-commerce and the Internet. It is designed to protect personal data stored on computers or in an organised paper filing system. European Union "General Data Protection Regulation" UK Businesses will also have to comply with the European Union regulations, even if they do not trade with the EU. The agreed Eurpean wide rules also mean that every company must seek confirmation from all companies and individuals if their data can be stored. The deadline is 25th May 2018. Wikipedia has some information and also the Europea…