<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Three Counties Data Protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clear Compliance, Confident Protection]]></description><link>https://www.threecountiesdata.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:25:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.threecountiesdata.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Compliance with UK GDPR - Where Do I Begin?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're a small business owner, UK GDPR can feel overwhelming. Policies, lawful bases, data protection... where do you even start? The good news is that compliance doesn't have to happen all at once. A practical approach is to work through the seven principles of UK GDPR one by one. Be Transparent Start by writing a Privacy Notice. This explains: what personal information you collect, why you collect it, who you share it with, how long you keep it, and what rights people have. If you can't...]]></description><link>https://www.threecountiesdata.co.uk/post/affordable-compliance-solutions-for-local-charities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3614f3bfacb36e3540bf99</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:20:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0ea7e9_ab3037c6e0d94aefb2aff8a34ee5beb6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth Sydenham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK GDPR for Small Organisations – Principle 1: Be Transparent]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people think about UK GDPR compliance, they often jump straight to consent forms, data breaches or complicated policies. In reality, one of the best places to start is with the first principle: lawfulness, fairness and transparency. For most small businesses, the easiest way to demonstrate transparency is through a clear and accessible Privacy Notice. What is a Privacy Notice? A Privacy Notice tells people: what personal information you collect, why you collect it, your lawful basis for...]]></description><link>https://www.threecountiesdata.co.uk/post/understanding-data-protection-for-small-businesses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3614f0a8977cb11dd44ccd</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:20:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0ea7e9_36d9128aef1b4e018daebffd602a3fd7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth Sydenham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simplifying Privacy Policies for Sports Clubs and Organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Privacy policies are often seen as dense legal documents filled with jargon that can confuse even the most diligent reader. For sports clubs and organizations, understanding and communicating these policies is crucial. Not only do they protect the organization, but they also build trust with members and participants. In this blog post, we will break down the essentials of privacy policies, why they matter, and how sports clubs can simplify them for better understanding. Understanding Privacy...]]></description><link>https://www.threecountiesdata.co.uk/post/simplifying-privacy-policies-for-sports-clubs-and-organizations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3614efa8977cb11dd44cc8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:19:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0ea7e9_8d5eb216c5104b10941fad47a08d1b02~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elizabeth Sydenham</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>