WordPress and the GDPR If you are operating the popular content management system WordPress as your website instance and you processes personal data on the site, there’s no getting away from the General Data Protection...
Read MoreI’m writing this wanting to apologise for what could be seen a providing irrelevant information, after all you’re thinking “I’m only operating a small site selling a couple of products with a monthly...
Read MoreData Protection is based primarily by what are called ‘Principles’ so to start let’s look at the principles and how they interact in a WordPress perspective: (GDPR Ch II, Art. 5). GDPR | Art. 5 Principles...
Read MoreSecuring, Updating and Maintaining your site Don’t let this happen to you! It is estimated that nearly 30,000 websites are infected with some type of malware every day! Many people tend to think that only large companies...
Read MoreWhy is a strong password necessary? Usernames The combination of username and password is only as strong as the weakest link, so if your administrator has given you an easy to remember username, it’s vitally important to...
Read MoreUpdating WordPress Core, Plugins and Themes Is your WordPress instance, plugin or theme running on the latest version? Is your plugin or theme being actively updated? Have you considered an upgrade or using an alternative...
Read MoreWordPress Installation Recommendations Written primarily in relation to the GDPR and European organisations, but equally applicable for others whose sites will be processing personal data of EU citizens. Install onto a staging...
Read MoreAs a WordPress developer, whether independent or agency it’s vital to ensure the clients’ requirements are met and that the project is delivered on time and within budget. Do you use a checklist? Some of the...
Read MoreAs a child I can remember my parents explaining the importance of knowing my tables. Yes at that age they relating to my multiplication tables and mathematics. In this digital age the sentiment is the same but the subject...
Read MoreHaving established that you are processing personal data, and that the GDPR applies, you cannot just rush ahead and start processing it without what is called a lawful basis for doing...
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