How will GDPR affect cold-calling?
The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) will certainly affect the conduct of cold calling, but it will not stop organisations from using cold calling to contact customers. Cold calling requires an organisation to process personal data, therefore GDPR will change the process to ensure that personal data is processed lawfully and fairly. Therefore, businesses which […]
How can my business prepare for GDPR?
There are two stages towards becoming GDPR compliant: creating a strategy which is specific to your business, and subsequently implementing your business’ pre-determined strategy in time for the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulations by 25th May 2018. Creating a strategy to prepare for GDPR: Here are 6 steps you could apply to your GDPR […]
How to Apply the Fire Triangle to Recognise Where There is a Risk of Fire
Related Courses The fire triangle consists of the three elements needed to create a fire: Heat, Fuel and Oxygen. All three of these ingredients must be present for a fire to ignite. Removing one or more of them can prevent one altogether. The fire triangle is therefore an important tool for recognising where in your workplace a […]
Are GDPR fines insurable?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can fine organisations across the EU for their lack of compliance, via the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO can issue administrative and regulatory fines up to €20 million or 4% of an organisation’s global turnover, whichever is highest. Therefore, there is increasing concern regarding whether these fines are […]
Fire Risk Assessment Training
Conducting a fire risk assessment is one of the most important aspects of a company fire safety policy. It’s a legal requirement to complete one for any workplace and to review it regularly. In June 2014, care home owners Morven Healthcare Ltd were fined £45,000 for violating fire safety laws. Among other issues, inspectors found […]
What are Financial Sanctions?
Financial sanctions are essentially restrictive measures imposed on financial resources and services for individuals, entities and bodies that engage in criminal activities. Financial sanctions were implemented to help achieve the UK’s foreign policy and national security objectives, including the prevention of terrorist financing. These sanctions are also designed to maintain confidence in the integrity of […]
Why is it Important to Manage Your Privacy Settings on Social Media?
Related Courses Our obsession with social media is at an all-time high. It is uncommon now to get through the day without checking one form of social media, and this is evident as the average person spends around 2 hours a day on the social platforms. How we protect ourselves on these sites can’t be […]
What is Social Media?
Social media is the term given to the collection of online communication channels focused on creating an online social space for people to use. Whether you want to get involved with online political discussions, share holiday snaps, or film yourself pranking friends, social media has something for everyone. The variety of social media platforms out […]
What is a Social Media Policy?
Organisations have social media policies in place in order to make sure their employees understand the dos and don’ts of using social media. If there is a social media policy in place, you should ensure that you’ve read it. Ever since the internet and email were introduced as business tools, policies for safe online use […]
What is Physical Property?
Property is a resource of financial value and something that an organisation needs in order to do its work. Physical property includes things like buildings, furniture, transport, equipment, stationary, and cash – all things tangible and visible that are linked to a company. Physical property needs to be protected to maintain the security, profitability and […]
