Summary Results from an online ‘tracker’ tool, to understand and improve how FTSE 350 companies are managing cyber security risks. 58% of companies had assessed themselves against the government’s “10Steps“ cyber security guidance. 88% of companies now include cyber-risk in their risk…
Summary New Standard for Protecting Personal Information in the Cloud. ISO 27018:2014 part of ISO 27000 Family. Extends ISO 27001. Original Author: Robert Clements from Assent Risk Management Original Link: Content Life in the Clouds If you have not come across…
Summary Revised code of practice for the Mental Health Act 1983. The new code will come into force on 1 April 2015, subject to Parliamentary approval. Original Author: Department of Health Original Link: Content The code shows professionals how to carry…
Summary 2013/2014 Statisticvs Released for Injury, Illness and Death in UK. HSE Appeals to all regions’ employers as new figures underline importance of workplace safety. Original Author: HSE Original Link: Content 1.2 million working people suffering from a work-related illness 2535 mesothelioma deaths due…
Summary 37 Organisations named and shamed. HMRC’s enforcement budget to be increased by £3 million. Between them they owe workers a total of over £177,000 in arrears. Rates at 15/01/15: Adult rate (21 and over) – £6.50 per hour 18…
Summary EU Article 29 Working Party. Device fingerprinting techniques DO require consent before being placed on device. Original Author: ICO e-Newsletter January 2015 Original Link: Content The Article 29 Working Party, made up of representatives of 27 EU data protection authorities,…
Summary Dec 14 EU Court of Justice ruling on Domestic use of CCTV CCTV that films both their own driveway and the street outside their house not covered by the domestic exemption for images recorded of people outside their property.…
Summary Guidance aims to identify the vulnerabilities that are being detected by the security industry, explain the problems they cause and suggests ways of avoiding them. Original Author: TechUK Original Link: Content Web based applications are growing vastly in number. They…
Summary Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 expected 6 April 2015. HSE publishes draft guidance. Original Author: HSE Original Link: http://press.hse.gov.uk/2015/hse-publishes-draft-guidance-in-preparation-for-the-construction-design-and-management-regulations-2015/?eban=govdel-press-release&cr=09-Jan-2015 Content The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has […] published draft guidance on the legal requirements in the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations…
Summary 10 Years of the Freedom of Information Act Act enabled citizens to request access to official information from UK-wide public authorities and those throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Information Commissioner picks five key FOIA landmarks. Original Author: ICO Original Link: …