The Kido Ransomware Hack: Why UK SMEs (Not Just Nurseries) Are Now at Extreme Risk and Your 3 Steps to Immediate Mitigation.
The news breaking across the UK about the Kido nursery chain cyberattack is every business owner’s worst nightmare. Cybercriminals, reportedly named “Radiant,” have stolen the names, addresses, pictures, and even safeguarding notes of approximately 8,000 children. This isn’t just a data breach; it’s a profound violation and a deeply distressing event for everyone involved. But […]
A Virtual Assisant’s Secret Weapon for Client Trust by Simplifying Data Protection
As a virtual assistant, you’re handling some of your clients’ most sensitive information including emails, customer databases, financial records, strategic plans, and personal details. Yet many VAs operate without proper data protection measures, unknowingly putting both themselves and their clients at risk. With recent data privacy statistics showing that 87% of consumers support banning the […]
Records of Processing Activities (ROPA): Why Your UK Business Still Needs One in 2025
If you’ve heard whispers about Records of Processing Activities (or ROPAs, as they’re commonly known) becoming “optional” under upcoming UK data protection changes, you might be wondering: “Should I bother with one at all?” The short answer? Absolutely, yes. Let us explain why a ROPA isn’t just a compliance box-ticking exercise – it’s actually one […]