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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…

ICO Works for Global Privacy Enforcement

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…

Government to Improve Data Sharing using APIs

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…

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…