Julia Porter, Author at Data Protection Network

Julia is a Partner with DPN Associates. She has extensive privacy experience with a particular interest in Ad Tech and cookies. Julia was previously Chair of DMA (Data & Marketing Association) and Director at Guardian News & Media. Julia is passionate about good data governance and led the development the DMA Code of Practice and the Guardian’s Innovative “Why Your Data Matters” campaign.

Three Steps to Transparency Heaven

Follow our three-step strategy for building transparent privacy notices which are both engaging and compliant.

What does the IKEA CCTV story tell us?

Why we should only set up video surveillance if underpinned by data protection by design and default. What steps do we need to take?

Managing data transfers from the UK

The new International Data Transfer Agreement provides a pragmatic solution for UK businesses who need to transfer data overseas...

Robert Bond becomes DPN’s first Board Adviser

DPN Associates have appointed Robert Bond as it's first Board Adviser to support our mission to deliver no nonsense support and advice

Google’s FLoCs are dead, long live Topics (for now)

Google is replacing the much-vaunted FLoCs with Topics to aid privacy-friendly advertising targeting by interest categories.

Google Analytics Processing Data in US – is this a problem?

Google Analytics Processing Data in US – is this a problem? Austrian DPA has found that continuous use of Google Analytics violates GDPR Once again, Google is under fire from a regulator in Europe. This time in Austria. The Centre for Digital Rights (noyb), which is based in Austria and led by Max Schrems, filed […]

ICO Opinion on Ad Tech – Old wine in a new bottle?

We delve into the ICO's latest published opinion piece aimed at helping guide the development of new advertising targeting solutions....

IAB Europe TCF (Transparency and Consent Framework) under fire again

Where now for cookies since Belgian DPA to find that IAB Europe is data controller when using Transparency and Consent Framework.

Why have cookies become such a muddle?

Find out why our cookie laws are such a mess and some possible ways forward solutions to resolve the muddle

Working from home a security nightmare?

WFH has raised many data security challenges. Make sure the core bases are covered with our handy checklist...

Cyber Essentials – gain peace of mind with your information security

As we face increasing cyber security threats, why cyber essentials assurance is a sound approach for small and medium sized businesses...

Google Sandbox launch delayed – what now?

As Google delays the demise of third party cookies, is this an opportunity for advertisers to develop their own strategies?

How to manage your suppliers effectively

Tackling the challenge of knowing your suppliers, putting contracts in place, managing these relationships and preventing data breaches.

The NHS “data grab” – should we celebrate or be fearful?

NHS Digital is introducing a new data collection scheme - many are worried about privacy. We consider the data protection issues.

Are we sharing more data than ever before?

Covid has led proliferation of online data collection forms for dentists, hairdressers pubs and more. What should we be concerned about?

Using cookies – why should you bother to get match fit?

Have you got your cookies in order? If not, does it matter? Find out what good looks like when it comes to cookie compliance

Where next with international data transfers?

How do the new SCCs work? What do 'supplementary measures look like? Get the low down on international transfers post Brexit & Schrems II...

Minimise your data with maximum permissions

How can you minimise the volumes of data you keep whilst also maintaining good levels of marketing permissions?

What privacy lessons can we learn from Online Dating

We spoke to the Online Dating Association about privacy matters - here are our ten data protection lessons

Has Covid-19 changed our attitudes to privacy?

How the pandemic raises a number of privacy challenges and means taking difficult decisions on the collection and use of personal data.

ICO adtech update: what steps should you take?

As the ICO resumes its investigation into adtech and RTB, what steps should advertisers and players in this market be taking?

What is responsible marketing?

More than ever we need to focus on being open and transparent and building trust with customers. What core values should you embrace?

Are COVID-19 contact tracing technology services legitimate?

Alarming headlines have suggested COVID-19 contact tracing data from pubs and restaurants is being sold on. Is this actually true and what should checks should you take?

Is the new COVID app safe to use?

We now have the newly minted Covid app modelled on the Google and Apple templates. Should we be trusting this app?

Cookies crushed, the world is changing

The demise of the third party cookie - five signs the world is changing. Where next for targeted advertising?

When does your CRM marketing plan morph into a data privacy project?

Looking to leverage your customer database to drive more business? How to make sure you marketing plan is supported by your privacy strategy

Why is it so hard to explain how we use personal data?

Five ways to help explain complex and contentious uses of personal data. How to improve your communications and transparency.

Seven Step Ad Tech Guide from DMA and ISBA

Seven Step Ad Tech Guide - Support for UK businesses engaged in the programmatic digital advertising to ensure they protect the rights of individuals.