Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: N/A A bill that affects the privacy of every Internet user in the UK is currently going through parliament, considered necessary to protect the UK by some but an increase in state surveillance by…
Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: N/A The Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) The Global Privacy Enforcement Network was established in 2007 to nurture cross-border collaboration among privacy authorities. Membership consists of the regulatory bodies of OECD countries including the…
Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: N/A Many of us in the UK have experienced situations where government departments have failed to share data properly, causing unnecessary duplication, incorrect information being held or difficulties accessing required information. Last week minister…
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…
Victims of Cyber Crime a “Low Priority” New approaches to be adopted in terms of Cyber Crime by the Law Enforcement Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: N/A Cardiff University have created a report for the City of London…
£1 million Government Grant for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Businesses Specialist Advice From Cyber Security Experts Package of Initiatives, Including Online Learning and Careers Hub! Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: N/A Who does this scheme apply for? Digital…
Individual EU Countries To Set Their Own Regulation For U.S. Companies Handling of Citizens’ Data Countries Now Able Choose To Suspend The Transfer Of Data To The U.S. Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: The European Court of Justice…
This October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, remember to scan all computerised equipment regularly (at least once a week). How We Can Help We can help you by helping you apply ISO 27001, along with other schemes like ‘the…
Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 come in to force 25th July 2015. Require public sector bodies to make information available for re-use. Follows revised European Directive on re-use of public sector information. Increase accountability and create new opportunities for…
New online cyber security training course to help the procurement profession stay safe online. Freely available online. Recent Report shows “74% of small businesses and 90% of large organisations reported an information security breach in the past year” Original Author: Assent Tech…