STAIRs – Observations from the front line
What does STAIRs implementation really look like in practice? Drawing on assessments across multiple housing providers, this blog shares front-line insights, common challenges, and what the sector is getting right and wrong on transparency and accessibility.
UCS College Group: DSAR Training Case Study
UCS College Group partnered with GRC Hub to enhance its Subject Access Request (SAR) capability through practical training and eDiscovery optimisation. The programme improved search accuracy, reduced processing time, and introduced a consistent, scalable SAR framework aligned with regulatory expectations.
PECR Compliance in 2026: A Practical Guide for UK Marketing Teams
PECR is one of the most misunderstood areas of UK data protection and one of the biggest sources of marketing risk. This practical guide breaks down B2B vs B2C rules, consent requirements, soft opt-in, cookies, and how to run compliant, high-performing campaigns in 2026.
ROPA Done Properly: A Practical Guide to GDPR Records
A practical guide to the Register of Processing Activities (RoPA): when it’s legally required, what it should contain, and how to move from a static GDPR spreadsheet to a living governance and automation foundation.
How to Respond to a Subject Access Request Without Disclosing Too Much (or Too Little)
A practical guide to DSAR support, helping organisations respond lawfully without over‑disclosing or withholding personal data.
DSARs in Local Authorities: Rising Demand and the Unitary Challenge
DSARs are no longer a background compliance task for local authorities. For unitary councils in particular, rising volumes, complex social care records and limited capacity are creating real operational strain.
DPIA Process Explained: How to Build a Defensible DPIA Framework | GRC Hub
Many organisations have DPIAs, but few have a DPIA process that actually works. Learn how to move beyond retrospective, DPO‑led assessments to a scalable, defensible DPIA framework aligned with UK GDPR and regulatory expectations.
Northern Max Award Winner 🏆 | GRC Hub Recognised for Growth & Investment Readiness
GRC Hub has been selected as a Northern Max award winner from a highly competitive cohort of ambitious Northern businesses, recognising excellence in strategy, growth and investment readiness.
Data Protection Audits in 2026: Modern vs Traditional Approaches (What Your Business Needs to Know)
Data protection has changed dramatically in the cloud era. Traditional audits no longer reflect how modern organisations. Learn the differences between traditional and modern data protection audits, how to choose the right approach, and why continuous assurance is now essential.
GRC Hub: Employee DSAR Case Study
A global management consultancy faced four high risk employee DSARs involving senior executives and sensitive regulated‑market data. With no standardised DSAR process and growing pressure on HR, GRC Hub delivered rapid and defensible support, saving over 100 hours of internal effort. Through expert searching, proportionate scoping and scalable review capacity, the business reduced risk, improved compliance and built a repeatable SAR operating model.