What is GDPR in simple terms?
In this article: What does GDPR stand for? Why is GDPR important? Who does GDPR apply to? The key aspects of GDPR Why was GDPR needed? Does GDPR replace the DPA? How to become GDPR compliant What does GDPR stand for? GDPR stands for General Data Protection Legislation. It is a European Union (EU) law […]
Why is Fire Safety in the Workplace Important?
Our related Courses Making sure a workplace is fire safe is one of the most important responsibilities an employer has to their employees and the general public. As fire safety awareness has increased and health and safety legislation has improved in this area, the amount of fire-related deaths in the workplace has steadily gone down […]
When did GDPR come into force?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), an EU-wide law, has applied since 25th May 2018 and was implemented in the UK through the Data Protection Act 2018. The regulation was announced on 27th April 2016, allowing data controllers and organisations over two years to ensure compliance. Whilst the GDPR did not apply to businesses until the 25th May […]
What are the FCA Principles for Business?
The UK financial services firms contribute hugely to our economy, so we must be able to trust them. The primary objective of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to regulate and manage the conduct of these firms to protect consumers and the economy. This involves a broad range of roles and responsibilities, which are outlined […]
What is the GDPR ISO 27018?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union (EU) law governing the processing of personal data across the EU. Personal data is any information about identifiable, living people (known as data subjects). It is an extraterritorial law, meaning it operates both within the EU as well as outside of it for organisations that […]
Who is Responsible for Fire Safety?
Fire safety is one of the most vital aspects of health and safety within the workplace. Legally, the overall responsibility for it falls to the “responsible person”. This can be the owner, employer, landlord, occupier or anyone with overall control of the building in question, such as a facilities manager. In practice, a lot of […]
What is the GDPR ISO 27001?
ISO 27001, created in 2013, is a framework for an information security management system (ISMS), which effectively helps an organisation with their data management, data protection, security procedures and preventive action for data breaches. By implementing ISO 27001 and becoming ISO 27001 certified, an organisation will have a secure starting point which will certainly help […]
What are the FCA Guidelines Around Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons?
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have a key focus on safeguarding vulnerable persons in the financial services industry, to ensure that all consumers are treated fairly and are protected. The customer service staff in a financial services firm play a vital role in identifying and supporting vulnerable persons. Financial services firms must meet the FCA […]
What to do in the Event of a Fire
If a fire breaks out in your workplace, it’s very important to stay calm. Following the safety procedures in a prompt but composed manner is the best way to ensure everyone gets away from danger as quickly as possible. – Raise the Alarm If you are the one to find the fire – no matter […]