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…
With the New Year comes many companies beginning their transition to the new ISO 9001:2015 standard and while the whole standard has been updated, there is one clause in particular that has been given a new lease of life: 7.1.4…
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…
Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: We have long recognised that People are the strength of our business and have build a great team of consultants and back office staff in-house, but working in collaboration with others from outside…
Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: As the end of 2015 fast approaches, we look again at the Encryption debate. In light of terror organisations committing terrible acts in Europe and around the world, has the balance of Privacy…
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 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…
ESOS deadline of 5th December 2015 is fast approaching. Not too late to comply. Environment Agency [quietly] suggests “Enforcement action will not normally be taken provided your notification is received by 29 January 2016.” AND those implementing ISO 50001 may…
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…
Trading Standards to perform spot checks on children’s fancy dress costumes for sale across the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and British Standards Institute evaluating whether European safety standards are tough enough News comes ahead of National Fire…