Key Actions: Ensure your data is correct – this is broad but needs huge consideration. Standardise records as much as possible, ensure the spelling is correct, dropdowns are used when possible. Duplicates – deduplication and merging. Duplications of data can cause huge problems when it comes to GDPR as the consent may differ on both the personal records.  These need to be captured and corrected as soon as possible.  Merging records in CRM solutions can be achieved by clicking the wizard buttons but does need some input. Identify and deactivate old records . Within the new GDPR law is the “right to be forgotten”.  The ICO outlines 6 different scenarios but for this purpose, we can focus on “Where the personal data is no longer necessary in relation to the purpose for which it was originally collected/processed.”  Please also see the timescales the ICO refers to of keeping hold of information. Validation – ensures that data is correct by checking addresses and phone numbers. Aga

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