Data protection is becoming an increasingly important issue for voluntary and community organisations as people become more aware of the need to handle information properly and the financial and reputational risks of getting it wrong. This section will provide news and practical resources you can use relating to data protection.
Introducing Data Protection Fundamentals series – your essential guide to data protection with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
30 November, 2025Last updated23 January, 2026A blog from Aaron Johnson, ICO Lead Policy Officer
Struggling with data protection? Our research has shown you’re not alone. Our new Data Protection Fundamentals series is here to make compliance simple, practical and affordable. We’re delighted to undertake this project partnership with NICVA to help the community and voluntary sector in Northern Ireland with its data protection awareness and confidence.
Do you need to pay the ICO data protection fee?
3 October, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024The Information Commissioner’s Office have written a blog on the data protection fee, to help organisations understand whether they need to pay or are exempt.Persistent sensitive information breaches failing people living with HIV says Information Commissioner
2 May, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Information Commissioner John Edwards has condemned data protection standards at health services for people living with HIV and called for urgent improvements.Data protection and COVID-19
30 March, 2020Last updated2 August, 2024The coronavirus pandemic will undoubtedly affect how your organisation operates. Make sure that your use of personal data is in line with protection law.Data Protection Animation Series: Data Sharing
23 May, 2019Last updated2 August, 2024Our fifth and final Data Protection Animation Series video looks at what should be considered when sharing data with others or using the services of a data processor.Data Protection Toolkit - Contracts and Data Sharing
22 May, 2019Last modified10 December, 2024It's often crucial that charitable organisations share personal data with others to provide important services to people in need. This could include work with service delivery partners, reporting to funders or making referrals.Data Protection Animation Series: Consent and Legitimate Interests
30 April, 2019Last updated2 August, 2024The fourth of our Data Protection Animation Series videos explains two of the six important lawful bases—consent and legitimate interests—in more detail.Data Protection Animation Series: Personal Data Breaches
28 March, 2019Last updated2 August, 2024The third of our five GDPR animation videos covers personal data breaches. It's important to be able to recognise, react to and report data breaches.GDPR Animation Series
1 March, 2019Last modified10 December, 2024We'll be launching a new animation over the first five months of 2019 on a different data protection topic. Stay tuned to this blog and NICVA Enews for more!Data Protection Animation Series: Subject Access Requests
22 February, 2019Last updated2 August, 2024The second of our five GDPR animation videos looks at how the right of access applies, and how you should respond to a Subject Access Request.