Data Protection and Marketing
The handling of personal data within the marketing sector varies, thus it requires an alternative understanding of protection principles. The use of personal data for marketing purposes is subject to the Data Protection Act (DPA) and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). PECR is derived from European legislation and therefore implements the European e-privacy Directive, which specifies […]
Data Protection and Fintech
Whilst finance and technology have been linked ever since the first ATM in the late 1960s, the advent of mobile internet has truly changed the game for financial services technology, or “Fintech”, as it’s commonly known. Often deemed a decentralising force, many Fintech companies are seen as directly oppositional to large, traditional banks and offer […]
Medical Emergency Procedures in the Workplace
Our Emergency Response Courses In this article: What is a medical emergency? Types of medical emergencies What to do in a medical emergency Legal requirements for medical emergencies at work What is a medical emergency? A medical emergency can be defined as a serious and unforeseen situation that has been caused by a sudden illness […]
Data Protection and Brexit
The UK government in May 2018 has implemented the Data Protection Act (DPA) in accordance with some of the European General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). However, with Brexit negotiations materialising and declarations that the UK will be leaving the EU Digital Single Market, there is uncertainty surrounding whether the UK’s DPA will change, and subsequently how data will be […]
How do You Safely get Away After an Explosion?
Explosions can occur anywhere and at any time. Explosions can be frightening and cause disruption to the lives of those in the surrounding area. You can’t predict whether you will experience an explosion but making yourself aware of the certain steps which you can take to get aware from an explosion safely, could save your […]
How Does Cyber Security Affect Us?
Related Courses Technology is becoming more and more important to – and integrated in – our lives, leading to us become increasingly dependent on it. It may make life easier, but it also leaves us vulnerable to risk. Because of this, cyber security is top priority and affects our daily/working lives greatly. Breaches in cyber security can […]
How Cyber Security Can Be Improved
Organisations must take cyber security seriously in order to avoid becoming victims of the ever-growing cybercrime industry. Following certain steps and training employees to defend the company means that you can stay one step ahead of the hackers looking to gain unauthorised access to your networks and systems. A cyber breach can be detrimental to […]
Cyber Security Policies
A cyber security policy highlights the data you need to protect, the threats that are out there from cybercrime, and the protocol required to protect that data to result in a successfully stable organisation. The policy should create a workforce that not only knows how to reduce the chance of attack from hackers, but also prepares […]
Cyber Security Issues and Challenges in Brief
Problems created as a result of weak cyber security can make or break a business. For both small and large organisations, hackers can create serious issues by gaining access to networks and systems to retrieve valuable information. As our use of technology increases, so does the frequency of cybercrime, stressing how important it is to […]