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Despite the GDPR regulation coming into effect in May next year (2018), less than half (48%) of businesses have introduced processes to manage customer consent and data, or reviewed their customer data for compliance purposes (45%).

‘The GDPR and the new data landscape. Are you ready?’ report, carried out by Callcredit Information Group also revealed that just one in five (20%) businesses have set up teams to lead GDPR initiatives and only 32% have contacted third party technical support to inform their GDPR decisions.

Steve McNicholas, Managing Director, Credit and Marketing Data, Callcredit Information Group, commented, “Our research indicates that although businesses are aware and understand the impact and intentions of GDPR, many have yet to carry out some basic activities to prepare for it. As GDPR implementation is just over six months away, businesses should act now to ensure they are prepared to deal with the change.”

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The report, which also interviewed consumers about their attitudes towards the GDPR and data sharing, found that the majority (79%) of consumers would like it to be simpler for them to withdraw consent for their personal data to be used by businesses. Encouragingly, they would be more likely to share information with companies if the GDPR was in place.

McNicholas added, “Businesses that are trusted, and viewed as transparent and responsible by consumers are far more likely to gain preferred supplier status. This is especially true for those companies that use data to personalise their products and services and offer something back to the consumer. But if businesses fall behind in preparing for the GDPR, they risk losing trust, commerce and, most worryingly in the data age, the right to use the data and insight they have taken years to gather.”

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With over 25 years experience in contractor accountancy helping thousands of contractors, freelancers and the self employed, Dolan Accountancy has the specialist skills, reputation and credibility you can trust.

Working closely with our sister company, Contractor Umbrella, it means we can offer one low cost, fixed fee package at £125 + VAT. This gives you the flexibility of using both our Limited Company Accountancy Services and our award winning Umbrella Service, for one inclusive cost.

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  • Free Company Formation – This is where it all begins. Once you have decided on an available name, we will form your company free of charge (if using our accountancy services) and it will be ready for you to use in as little as three hours
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