Category Construction

New PSC Regime Due in April 2016

The PSC (Persons with Significant Controls) Register is set to replace the current annual return form as of June 2016. As this will be on public register via Companies House, organisations should inform all everyone’s details which will appear on…

Businesses facing Unaccredited ISO Certificates being Rejected

UK based Certification Body, the British Assessment Bureau, are warning eager small businesses to check the small print before starting the journey towards ISO certification, due to a large number of certificates being rejected due to them not being backed…

EU-US Agree ‘Privacy Shield’

Following the break down of the Safe Harbour Agreement last October (2015), it looked difficult for EU and US authorities to agree a new deal to ensure adequate safe guards for personal data transferred and processed in the US. Despite…

EU General Data Protection Regulation a Step Closer

EU Data Protection Law Reform. The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) to replace Data Protection Directive GDPR expected to come in to force from 2018. Increased Penalties & Requirements. Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links:    European Data Protection Law…

In short: The Paris Agreement; History is Made.

Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: http://www.assentriskmanagement.co.uk/blog/comments.php?y=15&m=12&entry=entry151214-153340   For two weeks, the leaders of almost 200 countries have been residing in Paris to take part in negotiations about climate change. Now, a deal has been struck which will see all countries…

ECJ Rule on Holiday When Workers Change Their Hours During The Holiday Year

Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: N/A   On the 11 November 2015, the European Court of Justice passed down its judgement on holiday when workers change their hours during the holiday year. They did this in Greenfield v The Care…

2016 BIM Mandate: Further Details Emerge

A “stretch target” will require government departments to electronically validate BIM data from suppliers by October 2016. New website to launch by April 2016 and provide all related documentation and guidance. Level 2 BIM required as part of Government Construction…

Defining “building” in Planning Policy and the Implications of Green Belt Protection

High Court have updated the Laws to the Planning Policy. Implications of the Green Belt Protection. Exceptions to the Green Belt Protection. Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: N/A Recently the High Court has clarified the approach that will be taken when interpreting…