Fact sheet: General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

As technology continues to advance, the threat of cyber-attacks becomes increasingly prevalent. Investing in robust cyber defence measures can help property agents protect their sensitive data and systems — but what proportion of an IT budget should be set aside?

The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDI) passed its Second Reading in the House of Lords on 19 December 2023 and once introduced, it will support the development of secure digital identity services which promise to speed up property purchases, reduce fraud and revolutionise the customer experience.

Although the General Data Protection Regulation has been with us since 2018, for many organisations it has remained a complex piece of legislation, difficult to navigate and something that always sits at a bottom of a to do list. With that in mind, Propertymark has partnered with Risk Evolves to give members access to free training opportunities throughout 2024.

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published refreshed advice for agencies on how to comply with UK GDPR law after analysis of complaint data revealed a lack of understanding in the UK housing sector.