Omnitrack version 2.25.0
Features & improvements Export submissions to PDF We’ve improved our submission export format so that the PDF export is a clean data table of the relevant information, rather than just a ‘screenshot’ of the system. Data exports no longer include all of the blank fields by default. Data can now be exported from incomplete submissions […]
How to protect your teams’ mental health during a second wave
Since the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown restrictions started, many of our lives have drastically changed. We are limited on who we can see, how we work, and when and where we can access services. How people cope with these changes varies from person to person. Some people might have enjoyed certain aspects of lockdown, like spending […]
New course release – Email@Risk
Email comes with risks, whether in personal or professional settings. Email is usually irretrievable, and all too often people don’t think before clicking send or clicking a suspicious link. One wrong click could cripple your company in a matter of minutes. Each time we open our email, we’re diving into a world of risks. VinciWorks’ […]
Finland reconsider XML filing for DAC6 reports
Finland, who began their DAC6 reporting back in July 2020, have recently confirmed that they will be allowing DAC6 reports to be filed via XML from the end of November 2020. Until now, DAC6 reports in Finland were required to be submitted via an Excel-based tool. However, the new version of the Finnish reporting portal […]
GDPR breaches – reporting best practice
Major GDPR fines reach a collective €270 million Since GDPR came into force in May 2018, there have been almost €270 million worth of major fines (those with a value of over €100,000) handed to a total of 50 companies. Companies who have been hit with these fines include Google, British Airways, Marriott Hotel Group […]
DAC6: The challenges around legal professional privilege in the UK
Legal professional privilege (LPP) is an extremely complicated topic that requires subject matter expertise. When you add DAC6 regulations to the mix, things get even more challenging. Back in June 2020, following consultations with leading counsel, the Law Society released guidance on their approach to LPP and DAC6. A summary of this document can be […]
HMRC release DAC6 reporting updates
On 2 November 2020, HMRC released an updated version of their XSD schema and user guide. HMRC also released a brief note addressing some of the specific queries raised in feedback on the previous draft of the XSD schema. Here are some interesting points to note: Reporting Portal Work is ongoing on the development of […]
Argentina to implement DAC6-style legislation
Argentina is set to implement a new mandatory disclosure regime (MDR) aimed at reducing international tax evasion. The Argentinian law is modelled after DAC6, a European directive that requires lawyers, accountants, tax advisors, bankers and other “intermediaries” to report some aggressive cross-border tax arrangements. It is part of a broader OECD initiative to combat tax […]
Ten ways to customise your compliance training
How to Customise Your Compliance Training We are passionate about behavioural change. We believe that e-learning has the potential to surpass the classroom experience by delivering targeted, personalised content that feels relevant to every user. But ensuring that each learner takes a course that is engaging and relevant to their specific job role and learning […]