UK Social Media Ban for U16s

Childrens Data Protection

The UK is tightening its focus on children’s data and social media. From stronger regulatory expectations to design obligations under data protection law, organisations must rethink how they collect, use, and safeguard young users’ data. Here’s what this shift means in practice and how to prepare.

STAIRs – Observations from the front line

Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements

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 - SAR training

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

GRC Hub - PECR Compliance

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

GRC Hub - UK GDPR RoPA done properly

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.