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What is Data Processing?

Data Processing can refer to a wide range of operations performed on data including collection, storage, retrieval, manipulation, distribution, archiving and deletion. Understanding and describing the data processing activities carried out by an organisation is crucial in ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

26th August 2026

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Data Detectives: The Case of Trusted Data Foundations

How to uncover the data problems undermining AI, analytics and trusted decision-making, with five case files, practical first moves and a self-check to test your own foundations.

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