A New Guide Promises To Cut Through The Noise Of Data Protection Confusion

Paul Byrne’s upcoming book offers small organisations a practical roadmap to compliance at a time when clarity is in short supply.

ST HELIER, JERSEY, UNITED KINGDOM, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- About The Book:
Navigating Data Protection: A Straightforward Roadmap to Compliance is a practical guide for small businesses, charities and community groups that struggle to make sense of data protection laws. Instead of legal jargon or overwhelming technical detail, Paul Byrne breaks the topic down into clear steps that any organisation can follow.

The book covers the foundations of GDPR, the UK GDPR, the Channel Islands’ laws, PECR, and the evolving landscape shaped by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. Byrne combines legal accuracy with hands-on advice, helping readers understand what the law requires, why it matters and how to apply it proportionately in day-to-day operations.

From mapping data and choosing lawful bases to managing rights requests, working with third parties and building a culture of accountability, the book serves as a practical companion for anyone responsible for handling personal data.

Key Highlights:

• A clear breakdown of GDPR and related laws without legal clutter
• Step-by-step guidance on data mapping, governance and accountability
• Practical templates, checklists and examples suitable for small teams
• Plain-English explanations of marketing compliance, cookies and PECR
• A realistic approach to handling risk, breaches and subject access requests
• Easy-to-follow advice for charities, SMEs and community organisations
• Insightful coverage of new expectations under the DUAA 2025
• A focus on proportionality, making compliance achievable regardless of size

About the Author:
Paul Byrne LL.M. is a respected data protection consultant and the founder of Propelfwd, the Channel Islands’ largest data protection consultancy. His career spans hospitality, corporate sales and more than two decades of policing with the States of Jersey Police, where he retired at the rank of Sergeant.

After leaving policing, Byrne specialised in information rights and earned a Master of Laws in Information Rights Law and Practice. He now advises businesses, charities and public bodies across the UK and Channel Islands, helping them turn complex legislation into practical, workable compliance. His approach is trusted for being clear, realistic and rooted in real-world experience.

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