UK GDPR

UK data protection rules governing how organisations must handle personal data.

UK GDPR sets legal requirements for processing personal data in the UK. It defines lawful bases for processing, data subject rights, controller and processor duties, and core principles such as purpose limitation, minimisation and accuracy.

Operationally it drives data mapping, access controls, retention policy decisions, DPIAs and breach reporting obligations. Armstrong can assist with configuring systems to support access controls, logging, encryption and lifecycle controls, while legal and governance decisions remain the organisation's responsibility.

UK GDPR: access and security controls

Authentication, authorisation, privileged access and enforcement controls for protecting personal data under UK GDPR.

PAM360

Stores and controls privileged credentials centrally to restrict and manage high-risk access.

WALLIX PAM

Centralises privileged credential management and session control to reduce unauthorised access risk.

WALLIX One

Discovers and enforces privileged account policies to govern access to systems holding personal data.

WALLIX Remote Access

Controls and authenticates remote access to systems, reducing exposure of environments storing personal data.

Heimdal Privileged Account and Session Management

Manages privileged accounts and sessions centrally to limit and control administrative access to data.

Specops Password Policy

Enforces strong password and breach-check policies to prevent weak credentials and unauthorised access.

AD360

Centralises authentication, MFA and access controls to protect accounts that can access personal data.

Adaxes

Automates directory administration and enforces policy-based delegation to reduce privileged misuse.

Specops uReset

Offers verified self-service password reset to reduce helpdesk exposure and secure account recovery.

ADSelfService Plus

Provides self-service password reset and MFA options to secure authentication for directory users.

Heimdal Privileged Elevation and Delegation Management

Automates elevation and delegation of privileges to limit standing administrative rights and risk.

uniqkey

Secures business credentials in an encrypted vault and centralises control of password access.

UK GDPR: Audit evidence

Collection and retention of records, logs and reports that support audits and demonstrate compliance with UK GDPR.

NetWrix Auditor

Collects, protects and stores tamper-evident audit records of configuration and user activity across systems.

ADAudit Plus

Records and reports on logons, object changes and file access to create searchable audit trails.

MOVEit

Generates detailed, tamper-resistant transfer logs and reports to provide audit evidence of transfers.

MOVEit Cloud

Produces comprehensive activity and access reports for stored and transferred files to support audits.

MOVEit Automation

Maintains centralised, searchable logs of automated workflows and transfers for audit purposes.

MOVEit Transfer

Records transfer activity, access and policy events to provide auditable evidence of data movements.

WALLIX Remote Access

Logs remote sessions and access activity to provide records that support breach investigation and audits.

WALLIX One

Records privileged sessions and access events to provide auditable evidence for investigations.

WALLIX PAM

Captures and retains privileged session records and access logs for investigation and compliance.

PAM360

Automates credential rotation and records privileged sessions to provide auditable evidence of use.

M365 Manager Plus

Collects and analyses Microsoft 365 activity and configuration data to produce audit evidence.

Identity360

Aggregates identity and access events across systems to support investigation and produce evidence.

Netwrix Endpoint Protector

Logs endpoint data movement and policy violations to provide records for investigation and audit.

Heimdal Privileged Account and Session Management

Provides oversight and session recording of privileged activity to create audit evidence for reviews.

ADManager Plus

Generates audit-ready reports of AD changes and user activity to support regulatory evidence.

AD360

Provides consolidated auditing of provisioning, sign-ons and access changes to support investigations.

UK GDPR: data protection, classification and handling

Defining controls for classifying, transferring, retaining and otherwise handling personal data to meet UK GDPR obligations.

Netwrix Data Classification

Discovers and labels sensitive personal data to enable classification and controlled handling across stores.

MOVEit

Automates and encrypts file transfers while enforcing retention and controlled handling of data.

MOVEit Transfer

Centralises encrypted file transfers and enforces access controls to protect personal data in transit.

MOVEit Automation

Automates policy-driven transfers with encryption and controls to ensure compliant handling of data.

MOVEit Cloud

Cloud service enforces encrypted storage and access controls for transferred personal data at rest.

Netwrix Endpoint Protector

Enforces endpoint data transfer policies and blocks unauthorised exfiltration of personal information.

RecoveryManager Plus

Enables scheduled backups and point-in-time recovery of directory and M365 data to protect personal data.

UK GDPR governance, accountability and compliance

Clarifies who is accountable, what policies must cover personal data handling and what evidence is needed to show UK GDPR compliance.

CyberSmart

Provides a platform for managing security controls and demonstrating adherence to recognised standards.

M365 Manager Plus

Provides consolidated reporting and alerts to support governance and compliance of M365 environments.

Adaxes

Implements administrative policies and workflows to support accountability and governance of accounts.

Where UK GDPR fits

UK GDPR affects identity and access systems, application data stores, backups, monitoring and third-party integrations. Data flows between services and processors need to be documented and enforced through technical controls and supplier arrangements.

You must consider it alongside retention, access governance and incident handling. Its requirements influence system design, procurement choices and operational processes across IT teams in UK organisations.

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