In recent years, the focus on and attention to data protection has increased greatly. With GDPR coming into effect in May 2018, businesses based in and selling to the European Union (EU) have had to make several changes in their operations to ensure they do not store or use personal data of any kind without the owner’s consent. Failure to comply will mean businesses will be faced with some serious fines which can be the end of many companies. In this article, we share our advice to help you securely back-up your data using custom USBs without violating GDPR. Keep reading to find out more.
In short, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is a law brought in by the EU in May 2018 concerning the protection, privacy and security of personal data for EU citizens. It applies to all businesses operating in the EU and selling to customers in the EEA (which includes the EU).
As a business, knowing what you can and can’t do under GDPR is key for your operations as you are liable for all data you collect and use. There are several resources available online to help you understand the regulations in full and how you can operate under them. For example, here is the GDPR.EU site.
The UK left the EU on 31st January 2020, which means that UK businesses have had to adjust quite significantly in recent months to prepare. Being out of the EU, GDPR no longer directly applies to the UK but UK businesses are still required to comply with GDPR if they sell to customers that remain in the EEA under the new regime: UK GDPR.
The government has outlined the key information regarding UK GDPR here.
Provided you have the consent of the individual, you may be storing personal data to help in the running of your business and you may choose to do this using our custom USBs. At all times, any data you record or use must be securely stored so as not to breach GDPR. In the past on our blog, we’ve shared our simple guide to using your personalised USB drive under GDPR, where we discuss the GDPR laws as part of the EU and share how to encrypt your USB flash drive. This encryption is still very useful for securing the data on your USB sticks so take a look if you haven’t already! By encrypting your device, you can ensure the safety of your data, ensuring a secure data backup at all times.
Flash UK offers a wide range of custom USB sticks, with a variety of designs, colour ways, storage capacities and custom personalisation or branding. Depending on your personal requirements, we can create bespoke custom USBs to unify your business and brand identity or to suit your personal preferences. Whatever your unique needs, Flash UK is here to help you find the perfect USB for you. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our range of USBs and our customisation services. You can reach us by phone on 01876 750536 or by emailing us on sales@flashuk.com.
