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  Data protection laws differ between countries and continents. Here’s what you need to know about data protection in the US vs Europe. Every business handles data, and there are countless laws and regulations around protecting that data. This is a good thing for consumer privacy, but these regulations ...

  Under Article 37 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), certain organisations must appoint a data protection officer (DPO). Here’s how to find out if this rule applies to you. Who needs a DPO? The GDPR applies to any business that offers goods or services to people in the ...

  We live in a world of contradictions. Some people will disagree with facts and cry out ‘FAKE NEWS!’ but they’ll believe actual fake news. At Pensar, we know it can be hard to separate the facts from the falsehoods, but luckily in the world of IT security news, ...

  As a small business owner,  you’re always looking for ways to disrupt your industry – whether that be through innovative products, stand out services or even new technology. But is technology disrupting you?   Many businesses don’t realise that they may face disruption at the hands of their ...

  Every small business has big data. ‘Data becomes big when you can’t use Excel anymore’ says Gael Decoudu, ‘When you’re trying to merge several sources together and connect it all together to make sense, that’s when data becomes big.’ And if your business is growing, your ...

  You’ve spent years developing and growing your small business, so letting go and letting someone else take the reigns on something (like your IT support) is a challenge. We get it. But here’s why you should do it anyway.   In-house IT support equals unnecessary spending Outsourcing ...

  When you’re a growing SMB (small-to-medium sized business) you want technology to help you move faster, not hold you back. Here are 5 essential bits of advice to help you turn your IT from a drag to a boost.   1. Prioritise security and backup ‘Security and back-up’ is a ...

  ‘Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee – his hands can’t hit what his eyes can’t see’ Muhammad Ali, 1974 There’s a reason Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest boxers of all time. He possessed a grace and speed that allowed him to avoid most hits ...

  Everybody knows that office relocations are stressful, and even the best-laid plans often go awry or miss a crucial step. Everybody also knows that, in the process moving offices, you must remember to notify your suppliers and tell your clients you’ve moved. But what about the other things ...

  We’ve all experienced the painfully long upload wait when trying to send email attachments, only to receive the eventual error message because the file is too big. Here are some alternative ways to securely save and send large files. If you need to send big PowerPoint files, HD ...

  Office relocations are never simple. There are so many issues that need dealing with that it’s not surprising if you let a couple of things slide. But IT is one area of business where you can’t afford any error in relocating. You’ll want to make sure ...