The uncertainties surrounding the General Data Protection Regulation are being exploited by fraudsters with nothing but profit in mind. Experts advise not to give in to fear and to think through and consult every investment.
Unnecessary and overpriced GDPR solutions for sole traders
The GDPR has been in force for almost two months, but there is still confusion around it. Businesses are often confused by the new obligations, but in the absence of certified advisers, they often get caught out by so-called IT predators.
Similar to the advent of the EET or more recently with e-prescriptions, fraudsters are tempting tradespeople to buy often unnecessary and overpriced solutions to help manage the new GDPR obligations.
In doing so, they are taking advantage of the fact that the regulation is harder for many to understand, as it covers not only organisational, but also legal or IT areas.
“Unfortunately, I have to say that the state, through its organisations, started issuing methodologies on how to proceed late, only at a time when a number of myths were created around the introduction of the GDPR and an atmosphere of fear was spread, which prompted many consulting companies to sell their customers advice, analysis, services and solutions that they often do not need at all,” explained cybersecurity expert Dalibor Lukaštík.
He added that very often those sole traders and small entrepreneurs who tried not to neglect the preparation paid the price. Their companies were contacted by traders in computer equipment, servers or shredders. According to Lukaštík, all these people had to do was lock their lockers with invoices and contracts.
How to avoid IT predators, who have nothing to do but cash in on the GDPR confusion? Get advice on what you really need to address. Contact us. We’re always monitoring the situation around the regulation and will be happy to advise you.