GDPR insurance
Built to stay on top of internet-based risks, our cyber insurance includes cybercrime, to cover claims associated with UK General Data Protection Regulations.
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What is GDPR insurance?
GDPR insurance, which comes as part of cyber cover, is designed to support and protect your business if it experiences a data breach, a cyber attack or if your business fails to comply with UK GDPR regulations.
This innovative cover includes several important extensions as standard to give you higher level of protection.
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How can Superscript help?
Find out more about GDPR insurance and the risks it covers.
Fine and compliance
The GDPR — UK General Date Protection Regulations — puts a greater onus on businesses to keep customer data secure, while introducing more serious penalties for non-compliance. From January 2021, UK GDPR replaced the nearly identical EU GDPR laws after the UK left the European Union.
Any business that fails to follow the new rules will face fines of up to £17.5 million, or 4% of annual global turnover — whichever is higher. If that happens, cyber cover can cover any defence costs, where legally insurable.
Please note that GDPR penalties or fines are uninsurable as a matter of public policy.
Protecting your reputation
Cyber-attacks and data breaches are big news, and the GDPR will increase the spotlight on those affected. How you handle your PR following a breach can make or break your reputation.
That's why with this cover, you'll have access to PR expertise to guide you through the process and ensure your image remains intact. But, if you do suffer any reputational damage, you could be covered for your lost income over a period of up to 90 days.
Cyber and data specialists
Unlike generic business insurers, we specialise in covering the new and emerging risks faced by innovative digital businesses, like finteches, medtechs and AI or web3 firms. We've designed products are built around today's cyber and data threats and perfectly aligned with the GDPR. We even have our own in-house GDPR specialist, who is on hand to answer your data questions.
A fast response
Sometimes it's impossible to avoid a breach, which is why an effective response plan is non-negotiable. Having a response plan is also a legal requirement under the GDPR.
Being prepared means you'll recover from a breach more quickly, with minimum impact to your business and customers. And with our cover, everything is taken care of, including a direct point of contact to our team and access to legal, IT forensics and PR support.
What's not covered?
GDPR insurance includes a range of features, but as with all policies, there are some things we cannot cover which, for example, include:
- Any loss resulting from the seizure, nationalisation, confiscation or destruction of property undertaken under the order of any governmental or public authority
- Costs or expenses to identify or remediate software program errors or enhance your computer systems to a level higher than you had before
- Any loss linked to the failure or malfunction of satellites or power, utility, mechanical or telecommunications infrastructure that is not under your direct control
Please note that GDPR penalties or fines are uninsurable as a matter of public policy.
It’s also important that you tell us about any changes in your business activities and cyber risk management practice — for example, the use of multi-factor authentication — as this may affect this insurance.
Any claims must be made as soon as possible, and can only be made during the policy period.
Once you've completed a quote, you'll be able to view a summary of cover. Please always refer to your policy documents for full details around exclusions, terms and limits of your customised cover. Read our guide to understanding your policy documents.
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GDPR insurance FAQs
When did GDPR become law?
European GDPR was incorporated into the Data Protection Act 2018 as an update to the Data Protection Act 1998.
However, UK GDPR became law on 1st January 2021 to replace the EU law after the end of the Brexit transition period.
Is GDPR the same in the UK as in the EU?
Yes, the UK GDPR law is essentially identical to the EU law. The only major difference is that the penalty fines for breaching GDPR laws are now calculated in GBP rather than Euro.
Can I get GDPR cover without cyber insurance?
Superscript's GDPR cover is part of our comprehensive cyber insurance. As well as GDPR cover, you'll be covered for hacking, extortion and ransomware attacks, cybercrime, denial-of-service attacks and cyber-related business interruption.
Will GDPR cover pay penalty fines?
In short, no. In the event of your business being liable for a breach of GDPR law, you may be subject to fines which are currently uninsurable. Your insurance may, however, cover the legal costs incurred.
It’s important, to check your policy documents for the details around exclusions, terms and limits of your cover, to ensure you have the right cover for your business and its activities.
Will I be covered for loss of income after a data breach?
Yes, if your business suffers reputational damage as the result of a GDPR breach, your insurance can cover loss of income for a period of up to 90 days. It’s important, however, to check your policy documents for the details around exclusions, terms and limits of your cover, to ensure you have the right cover for your business and its activities.
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