Santa Claus is coming to town, but is he GDPR compliant?

“He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, he’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice” … but is Santa doing so in compliance with the GDPR?

As Christmas trees and decorations go up in stores and homes across the UK, our thoughts may turn towards the joys – and pressures – of the festive season. But a look at some of the activities of one of its most famous icons may help anyone who deals with

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