Mastering Media Management: Making Your Peace With GDPR 💪

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You have probably heard of GDPR, the General Data Protection Regulation. GDPR laws are something every company in Europe has to comply with to reduce the risks of data breaches and heavy fines.

Moreover, other parts of the world start to introduce their regulations. The California Consumer Privacy Act is an example. 

So, in this newsletter, we will share some tips and tricks on how to solve privacy challenges using the DAM. They will be useful both for companies that have to ensure GDPR compliance and for businesses that want to introduce some best privacy practices to be ahead of the game.

Customer Spotlight of the Month

How Two of Norway’s Largest Enterprises Solved Imagery GDPR Challenges

The use of employee images is getting increasingly widespread in marketing. Showing your employees rather than generic stock photo models adds a friendly and genuine feel to your branding.

How do you ensure this type of personal data adheres to GDPR regulations, preserving and honoring the rights of the depicted person?

We've prepared a step-by-step guide on how to solve GDPR challenges with staff images based on the experience of two of Norway's largest enterprises. The solution is easily scalable and applies to businesses of all sizes. Read it here!

Media Management Tip: Consistency Is Key

On your journey towards GDPR compliance, consistency and taking incremental steps are key. If you're uncertain where to start, try these three actionable steps first:

1. Discover whether your use of images complies with the GDPR using this checklist.

2. Watch a short demo video to see how to use FotoWare for GDPR compliance.

3. Put yourself to the test by following the steps outlined in this article on compliance with GDPR article 7 (conditions for consent).

What's Next?

If you'd like assistance coming to terms with the privacy requirements, we'd be happy to lend a hand. Reply to this email to get in touch.

Media Management Insight

Some other FotoWare news you might find interesting.

Media Management Award

The application for the Media Management Award 2020 is up and running! 

Do you want your media management work to be recognized, or do you know someone who would be deserving of some appraisal?

Apply before 26th July!

Photography Webinar

Join us on May 14th for a free webinar on how to speed up photography workflows with FotoStation.

The webinar is held by Frédéric Sanuy, CEO and Founder of ACTIVO Consulting.

It is suitable both for professional and hobby photographers. 

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