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Yes, absolutely and here’s why… In the fifth of our blog posts about the upcoming GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), we are looking at what Brexit means for GDPR. By definition, GDPR is an EU data protection standard that applies to all businesses that deal with the EU. However, despite Brexit, British companies are still […]
16 April 2018 · Igniyte
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In the fourth of our blog posts about the upcoming GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) we’re looking at the rights you, as an individual, have regarding your data. GDPR sets out 8 basic rights for individuals: The right to access: this means that individuals have the right to request access to their personal data, […]
10 April 2018 · Igniyte
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Probably the most daunting thing for many businesses about the impending GDPR deadline is the perceived enormity of the actual task of becoming compliant. In the third of our blog posts about the upcoming GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), we’re looking at the opportunity for businesses… Few organisations have a clear handle on what they […]
4 April 2018 · Igniyte
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This is the first in our series of blog posts about the upcoming Europe-wide GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), where we’ll be looking at everything businesses need to know, and do about it. By now most, if not all, businesses will have heard of GDPR. It’s been on the horizon for some time, but the […]
27 March 2018 · Igniyte
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The debate about how information on Facebook is shared, and who it’s shared with, has kicked off again. Allegations that research firm Cambridge Analytica has misused the data of 50 million Facebook users have reopened the debate. Cambridge Analytica is alleged to have used one of these Facebook quizzes – This Is Your Digital life […]
23 March 2018 · Roz Sheldon
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We Are Social’s 2017 Global Digital Overview estimates that there are 2.7 billion active social media users globally, a trend that has increased year-on-year. It’s no surprise then that businesses, particularly recruiters are increasingly turning their attention to social media channels like Facebook and LinkedIn to investigate potential employees before they hire them. It’s never […]
28 February 2017 · Andrew Hulland
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Each of Igniyte’s festive blog posts will look at a brand which is an exceptional example of reputation management. In the case of Aldi, it has become a household name in the UK (along with Lidl) by revolutionising the role of the discounter. It has become a loved brand in Britain. It even now sponsors […]
16 December 2016 · Igniyte
In the Press
Following runaway teen Arthur Heeler-Frood’s safe return home this month, The Guardian contacted Igniyte’s head of client services Roz Sheldon for her thoughts on how this wealth of press coverage may affect his online reputation in years to come. Commenting Sheldon said: “The EU’s ‘right to be forgotten’ only extends to removing information in breach […]
16 November 2016 · Igniyte
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Proud parents are increasingly posting content, especially pictures, concerning their children on social media sites like Facebook and Instagram. But total strangers can potentially view social media content, so this raises a key question. By pursuing this action, are you damaging your child’s reputation online? Parents on social media Social media use is rising rapidly among […]
15 November 2016 · Igniyte
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Samsung started rolling out the Note7 on 19th August 2016. Reports soon emerged that the Note7 was prone to overheating, causing some devices to catch fire. Dissatisfied customers aired their displeasure with Samsung on social media sites like Twitter, creating memes which harmed the firm’s brand online. Dealing with the problem, Samsung rolled out an […]
25 October 2016 · Igniyte
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Amongst the many pressures facing children in today’s society, social media is one that is proving to have a profound negative effect on their wellbeing. ChildLine reported an increase in their yearly sessions; going from 23,530 in 1986/87 to 286,812 in 2014/15, whilst also expressing concern that many children are now dealing with issues that […]
4 February 2016 · Igniyte
Reports
Personal reputation management – a guide The Internet started its life as an open research tool, and therefore privacy of information was less important than the need for information to be readily available and searchable. Whilst in the early days the content was predominantly text, today, images and video are shown in search results. A […]
14 December 2014 · igniyte
