by Rob Healey | Jan 3, 2026 | Privacy Operations (PrivOps)
Introduction For many organizations, the decision to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) starts as a compliance necessity—a legal box that must be ticked under GDPR. However, forward-thinking leaders are realizing that the traditional model of hiring a single,...
by Rob Healey | Jan 2, 2026 | Privacy Operations (PrivOps)
Internal vs. Outsourced DPO: Which Model is Right for Your Business? Data protection is no longer just a “box-ticking” exercise. In the current regulatory landscape, the role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) has evolved from a back-office administrator...
by Rob Healey | Jan 2, 2026 | Privacy Operations (PrivOps)
Data Privacy in Hospitality SeriesPart 3: Health Resorts & Spas – The Sanctuary of Sensitive Data If a hotel data breach is a headache, and a restaurant breach is a stomach ache, a health resort data breach is a full-blown medical emergency. Spas and wellness...
by Rob Healey | Jan 2, 2026 | Privacy Operations (PrivOps)
Data Privacy in Hospitality SeriesPart 2: Restaurants & Dining – The Menu of Digital Risks In a hotel, the guest relationship is defined by a 24-hour cycle. In a restaurant, it is defined by a 90-minute cycle. The speed of service often forces data privacy to take...
by Rob Healey | Jan 2, 2026 | Privacy Operations (PrivOps)
Data Privacy in Hospitality SeriesPart 1: The Hotel Ecosystem – Safeguarding the Guest Journey In the modern hotrld ecosystem privacy is no longer just about a warm welcome and a clean room; it is about the “customized experience.” However, customization...
by Rob Healey | Jan 1, 2026 | Global Privacy Laws:, Privacy Operations (PrivOps)
Don’t Let a ‘Good Deal’ Become a Bad Data Breach: A Global Guide to Inbox Safety An Authoritative Guide from Formiti Data International The holiday shopping season, marked by Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is upon us. For global organizations, this...