What are the Different Types of Explosion?
Our Emergency Response Courses There are three main types of explosions: chemical, mechanical and nuclear. Each type of explosion can be equally devastating and serious, causing unprecedented harm to the surrounding people, atmosphere and infrastructure. Therefore, understanding different types of explosions and how they occur is important. An explosive substance or device has […]
Data Protection for Childminders
We tend to think of data protection in relation to corporations, however all data controllers and data processors must uphold the standards of the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) – this is the UK’s implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). A data controller is any individual or organisation who owns, controls, and […]
What are the Common Causes of Explosions?
Our Explosion related Courses Explosions are caused by a range of complex reactions which result in the rapid expansion of gas and energy, forming an explosion. When certain gases are exposed to heat or increased pressure, reactions will take place to stimulate the explosion. There are different types of explosions which occur, such as natural, […]
Data Protection for Charities, Small Charities & Voluntary Organisations
Charities and voluntary organisations are third sector, not-for-profit organisations and whilst they benefit from numerous exemptions, they are not overlooked when it comes to data protection regulation. The Data Protection Act 2018 (the UK’s implementation of GDPR) applies to any individual/company that handles personal data. Personal data can be defined as any information on a living […]
Data Protection and Social Media
Social media is a vast and expanding network, which allows space for the personal data of users to be compromised for the use of cyber-criminal activity and distortion. Consequently, a need to protect the personal data of social media users has intensified. Social networking now requires intelligence to confront hacking attempts in the forms of phishing scams, […]
Data Protection and Marketing
The handling of personal data within the marketing sector varies, thus it requires an alternative understanding of protection principles. The use of personal data for marketing purposes is subject to the Data Protection Act (DPA) and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). PECR is derived from European legislation and therefore implements the European e-privacy Directive, which specifies […]
Data Protection and Fintech
Whilst finance and technology have been linked ever since the first ATM in the late 1960s, the advent of mobile internet has truly changed the game for financial services technology, or “Fintech”, as it’s commonly known. Often deemed a decentralising force, many Fintech companies are seen as directly oppositional to large, traditional banks and offer […]
Medical Emergency Procedures in the Workplace
Our Emergency Response Courses In this article: What is a medical emergency? Types of medical emergencies What to do in a medical emergency Legal requirements for medical emergencies at work What is a medical emergency? A medical emergency can be defined as a serious and unforeseen situation that has been caused by a sudden illness […]
Data Protection and Brexit
The UK government in May 2018 has implemented the Data Protection Act (DPA) in accordance with some of the European General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). However, with Brexit negotiations materialising and declarations that the UK will be leaving the EU Digital Single Market, there is uncertainty surrounding whether the UK’s DPA will change, and subsequently how data will be […]
How do You Safely get Away After an Explosion?
Explosions can occur anywhere and at any time. Explosions can be frightening and cause disruption to the lives of those in the surrounding area. You can’t predict whether you will experience an explosion but making yourself aware of the certain steps which you can take to get aware from an explosion safely, could save your […]
