The Fourth Directive and politically exposed persons – what you need to know
Under the Fourth Directive, the rules involving politically exposed persons (PEPs) are no longer limited to foreign officials. Local PEPs will now be subject to the same scrutiny as foreign PEPs. Here are some key guidelines regarding PEPs, the regulations regarding them and how to spot red flags. Politically Exposed Person (PEP) Definition A politically […]
New module added to Data Protection: Privacy at Work – Subject Access Requests
VinciWorks has added a new module to its data protection course, Data Protection: Privacy at Work. The new module on subject access requests explains what a subject access request is and how to respond to one. The module is the latest addition to the course, following the global data protection guide that was recently added.
Season’s greetings from the team at VinciWorks
Season’s greetings and a happy, healthy and prosperous new year from the team at VinciWorks! View card VinciWorks by the numbers: 2017 in review 2017 has been yet another busy and successful year for VinciWorks. Learn more about our many achievements here. Our support office will remain open throughout the holiday season. We look forward […]
VinciWorks by the numbers: 2017 – a year in review
2017 was an exciting year at VinciWorks. Our technology team broke new ground integrating next-generation web technologies into our e-learning products, making them more customisable and more mobile friendly than ever. Our content team produced an ever greater number of courses, guides, policies and compliance updates, shedding new light and delving ever deeper into the […]
Equifax: A Tale of Caution about Bad Information Security and Compliance Practices
US credit agency, Equifax, have landed in serious hot water recently after a spate of information security and alleged compliance breaches that were uncovered by cyber security researchers, technology news sites, and – potentially – The Federal Trade Commission. The initial breach, which saw 143 million Americans’ sensitive personal data and financial information potentially compromised, […]
Modern Slavery Act – preparing your second statement
2017 marks the first year that all companies (with revenues of at least £36m) must provide a Modern Slavery Act disclosure. Many companies are now preparing their second statement and are seeking guidance on how to amend their statement and how to address ongoing training requirements. Useful resources Modern Slavery Statement template – are you aware […]
Avoid the Common GDPR Mistakes
The Cyber Governance Health Check Report revealed that only 6% of FTSE 350 companies are properly prepared for the changes to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including GDPR training. All businesses in the UK need to adhere to the EU’s updated GDPR legal framework when it comes to data they hold and how it’s […]
Compliance: The Competitive Advantage you didn’t know you had!
For too long, compliance has been relegated to risk management. Now’s the time to think differently. It’s true that for the majority of organisations, compliance with legislation is viewed as an exercise in risk mitigation. Sure, investing money in training and developing preventative processes is the best way to avoid expensive fines and protect your […]
4th Money Laundering Directive – What you need to know
The European Union’s Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive came into force on 26th June 2017. The Directive includes some fundamental changes to the anti-money laundering procedures, including changes to CDD, a central register for beneficial owners and a focus on risk assessments. However, with proper preparation and training, the transition to the new regime should be […]