This website is provided purely for information purposes only to highlight the importance of giving due consideration to personal data protection when using the WordPress content management system (CMS) and the legal obligations.

The website uses, in places, summarised information from the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) & PECR and should not be used as a definitive legal document in any event.  If processing personal data you should be aware of ALL the legislation and seek professional guidance.

Sources:-

GDPR chapter and article text is from the European Union legislation.

PECR is a summary from the e-Privacy legislation, Privacy and Electronic Communication (EU Directive) Regulations. UK

WordPress security, maintenance and protection advice is from Nigel Hellewell AMBCS, Data Protection & Privacy Consultant.

Important

As each country in the EU is allowed, once authorised, to derogate (change) certain aspects of the legislation, visitors to this site are highly advised to check whether any chapters or articles have been derogated with their own Supervisory Authority.

The list of EU Data Protection Supervisory Authorities can be found here