Who can see what.
WHAT ANALYSIS DATA CONTAINS
Frequently personal data: customers, staff, suppliers.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Who needs access to what Whether identifiable data is required How long working copies are kept
THE IDENTIFIABILITY QUESTION
Most analysis works without names.
Aggregate or anonymise where you can.
WHAT TO RESTRICT
Bulk exports Files containing personal data Financial detail
WHAT TO CONTROL
Where analysis files are stored Who they are shared with Whether they leave the business
THE WORKING COPY PROBLEM
Exports accumulate on devices and in mailboxes.
Each is as sensitive as the source system.
WHAT TO DO
Store them in one controlled location Delete them when finished Never email them casually
WHAT TO RECORD
Which analysis holds personal data.
WHAT TO REVIEW
Access and stored files, periodically.
WHERE TO READ MORE
Our data protection material, and take advice on your obligations.
