Ex-MoD official gets 30 months in Saudi corruption case
Jeffrey Cook was found guilty of taking over £70K in kickbacks Jeffrey Cook, a former Ministry of Defence (MoD) employee received 30 months in jail time after being convicted of misconduct in public office. Cook took over £70K in payments and gifts as kickbacks on a public contract that he arranged while he was an […]
Biometric crackdown by UK regulator puts focus on big data at work
Thousands of employees’ biometric data must be deleted, according to a new ruling by the Information Commissioner’s Office. Serco, one of the UK’s largest employers was told to stop using fingerprint scanners and facial recognition software for staff clocking on and off in a warning that could force many other employers to change their practices.
On-demand webinar: Emergency response at work – Planning for the unexpected
Workplaces should be safe environments, but unexpected emergencies do happen. Being prepared is vital to ensure your workplace is ready for whatever comes next. One vital way to prepare for the unexpected is to develop workplace emergency response plans. These scenario-driven best practices support organisations to deal with emergency situations in a safe and […]
Was bedeutet das EU-US-Datenschutzrahmenwerk für die Einhaltung der DSGVO?
Seit dem 17. Juli 2023 besteht zwischen der EU und den USA ein freier Fluss von personenbezogenen Daten von in der EU ansässigen Unternehmen an teilnehmende US-Unternehmen. Trotz anhaltender Kritik von Datenschutzaktivisten, die geschworen haben, diese Entscheidung aufzuheben, scheint die Genehmigung des DPF durch die EU-Kommission auf einer solideren rechtlichen Grundlage zu stehen. Die EU-Kommission […]
Die Welt im Wandel – künstliche Intelligenz damals und heute
Um zu sehen, wie die Zukunft aussehen kann, ist es oft hilfreich Geschichte zu studieren. Im Jahr 1955 definierte John McCarthy, der neben Alan Turing, Marvin Minsky, Allen Newell und Herbert A. Simon als einer der „Gründerväter“ der künstlichen Intelligenz gilt, KI als „die Wissenschaft und Technik der Herstellung intelligenter Maschinen.“ Über die Jahre näherte […]
Former Western Sydney Airport employee charged with allegedly soliciting a bribe
This charge is the first in an investigation initiated by the newly-launched National Anti-Corruption Commission A former employee of the Western Sydney Airport (WSA) has been charged with allegedly soliciting a bribe of $200k during the procurement process for a contract to provide services at the airport. The contract was worth an estimated $5 million. […]
Neurodiversity policy template free download: make your organisation more neurodiversity friendly
As many as 1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent, meaning that organisations that fail to meet the needs of their neurodivergent staff and clients are neglecting a significant demographic. Although there are challenges associated with these differences, there are also many strengths.
Die Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO) erklärt
Was ist die DSGVO? Die DSGVO ist ein Gesetz der Europäischen Union (EU), das am 25. Mai 2018 in Kraft getreten ist. Die DSGVO regelt die Art und Weise, wie man personenbezogene Daten (Informationen über natürliche Personen) nutzen, verarbeiten und speichern darf. Sie gilt für alle Organisationen und Unternehmen innerhalb der EU sowie für diejenigen, […]
EU Council approves amended version of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
The revised version scales back the scope of the landmark new law The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is legislation designed to get companies to protect the environment, maintain social justice and promote a stronger, sustainable economy. It requires that companies consider the social and environmental impact of their operations by promoting transparency and […]