Google’s GDPR fine – how did it happen and what can we learn?
With GDPR having been in force for just over eight months, Google is the first to receive a fine under the EU-wide regulation. The fine was issued by the French regulator CNIL (National Commission of Computing and Freedoms) and the €50 million fine shows that the EU is ready to flex its muscles in enforcing […]
Working At Height Regulations 2005 | Explained
For many people, the phrase “life has its ups and downs” often refers to the highs and lows we experience in our day to day lives. However, for millions of workers who work at height across the UK, the phrase is quite literal and carries with it a significant amount of risk. Indeed, falls […]
VinciWorks’ Deputy Head of Risk and Advisory to speak at IIRSM Conference 2019
We are all leaders, mentors, influencers or decision-makers at some level and we are all responsible for managing the risks and opportunities that our organisations face. But how does the pace of change impact on our people and their willingness to own risk? How do we contribute to the development of a climate that encourages […]
January News Roundup
Tragic death of a five year old girl A five year old girl was in the lift at her family’s home and put her head through a damaged vision panel. The lift started moving upwards, trapping her between the lift and the ground floor ceiling. This resulted in fatal neck and back injuries. The tragic […]
Health and Safety Fines – What You Need to Know
Fines for health and safety violations in the UK have risen to record levels in recent years, affecting thousands of organisations across the UK. But who pays them? What are the costs? And how can you avoid them altogether? 2018 was, without a doubt, a landmark year for fines handed down for breaches in health and safety. Prosecutions have […]
Market Manipulation – Understanding this dangerous phenomenon
Market abuse refers to processes in which individuals and/or firms aim to decrease market integrity and reduce investor protections. An offence related to Market Abuse is Market Manipulation. In 2016, the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), which contains prohibitions on market manipulation and other market abuse offences, came into effect. You can find out about this […]
Fines are Rising for Breaching Health and Safety Rules
Fines for health and safety breaches are rising – and rising fast. During the first year that new sentencing guidelines were introduced (year to 31 January 2017) fines increased from £35.4m to £73.2m – an increase of 74%. Fines levied by local authorities increased by a staggering 1870%, from £0.8m to £15.2m. Rising fines are […]
Data Protection Day 2019: How compliant are you?
28 January marks the 12th annual Data Protection Day, launched by the Council of Europe in 2006. The day marks the date on which the Council of Europe’s data protection convention, known as “Convention 108” was opened to signature. This was the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection. Since the […]
Market Rules training – VinciWorks releases two new courses
VinciWorks has released two new courses under the subject of Market Rules to help businesses train their staff and comply with complex competition law and market abuse rules. Coming against the backdrop of increasing enforcement action from the Competition and Markets Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority, VinciWorks’ new Market Rules courses will cover UK […]