The Lighthouse blog
Here you can found various insights on a range of Data, Information & Records topics. You can also subscribe to be notified of new blog posts below.
Setting Your Professional Goals: A Guide for Data Protection and IG Professionals
Define your vision of success before deciding on the steps needed to get there. Otherwise where are going and how do you know you’ve got there?
How to develop your own development:
When I first started asking if people had a personal development plan about 3ish years ago, I was always surprised at the numbers of people that said that they didn’t. Other than their ‘annual review’ plan or similar, they didn’t have one specific to them and their career aspirations.
The 'data' bit of Data Protection
In the latest episode of the IG Lighthouse podcast, host Scott Sammons delves into the often-overlooked aspect of data protection: the data itself. As the digital landscape evolves, understanding the nuances of data management becomes crucial for data protection professionals.
Why does retention keep being deleted?
Well, not quite deleted, but simply forgotten about (but a title of ‘why does retention keep being forgotten doesn’t work as well’).
Data Protection Day: Why It Matters and How You Can Take Action
In a digital-first world, personal and business information is constantly being shared, collected, and processed. Whether it’s through online engagement, social media, or signing up for services, our data has become a valuable commodity.

