How Brexit and Trump could cause a data protection headache
The risks of a hard brexit Regardless of what the UK does with GDPR after Brexit, the biggest threat to data protection is from an exit from the EU without any deal. This is the so-called hard Brexit and fallback to World Trade Organisation rules until a further agreement is reached, or not. It’s the […]
The 8 Principles of the Data Protection Act 1998 and how GDPR will affect them
Try the GDPR Course The UK Data Protection Act The United Kingdom (UK) Data Protection Act (DPA) sets out rules for how your personal information can be used by organisations, businesses or the government. The Data Protection Act 2018 is the UK’s implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The DPA 2018, which […]
Timeline for publishing a modern slavery statement
When Should My Organisation Publish its Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement? The 2015 UK Modern Slavery Act stipulates that all companies with an annual turnover of over £36 million must publish a Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement for 2016. The government guidelines recommend that a company’s Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement should be published […]
Workplace stress- what’s the answer?
Stress is a big problem for people at work. And the cost to employers is enormous. A few shocking statistics summarise the size of this problem: 440,000 people in the UK reported that work-related stress was making them ill (according to the Health and Safety Executive) 11.7 million working days were lost in 2015/16 due […]
Oxfam scandal – seven vital steps to manage reputational risk
The answer, Bell Pottinger has taught us, is yes. Mrs Thatcher’s favourite PR firm entered administration this week on the back of a disastrous, well, PR campaign. The swirling scandal that brought down an industry giant started with a £100,000 per month contract to run a campaign in South Africa on behalf of the Guptas, a family-run business empire ensnared in the largest web of corruption and political intrigue since the end of apartheid.
New Anti-Money Laundering refresher course for accountants
Introducing VinciWorks’ new AML 360° course for accountants VinciWorks has just released a new course on anti-money laundering aimed at accountants. The course will focus on money laundering challenges that accountants in particular are faced with. This includes information on the EU Fourth Directive that comes into effect on 26 June 2017, as well as identifying […]
Are your employees equipped to use the Internet and email securely?
How certain are you that your employees understand the risks posed by their use of the Internet? And do you trust that your employees know how to minimise risks – and what to do when they discover a threat? We all rely on the Internet and email for marketing, communications and essential business operations – […]
Take the GDPR data protection challenge
How well do you really know data protection rules? With the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force in 2018, organisations are working hard to ensure they meet the new regulations. Companies processing over 5000 personal records per year or employing over 250 staff are now required to appoint a data protection officer, […]
Risk assessment: exposure to the new corporate criminal offence for failure to prevent tax evasion
HMRC has secured more than £2.5bn from offshore tax evaders since 2010 Does the Criminal Finances Bill put you at risk? VinciWorks has created a five minute tax evasion assessment to help you evaluate your exposure to the new corporate criminal offence for failure to prevent tax evasion. About Tax Evasion Risk Assessment Described as […]
Deutsche Bank learns anti-money laundering lessons the hard way
Europe’s largest investment bank hit with £500m fine Most companies, particularly financial institutions, understand that a small investment into proper anti-money laundering training for their staff is not only a necessary expense, but a long term money saver. But Deutsche Bank is not most companies. Europe’s largest investment bank was hit with a stunning £500m […]
