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…
Calling All With iPhones Apple News App has Arrived to UK iPhones Find our Channel – RiskBriefing.co.uk Information You Need to Know, While You’re on the Move Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: N/A It has been long awaited, but now,…
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…
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…
Government Ends Funding for Green Deal. No replacement scheme announced. Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: http://www.assentriskmanagement.co.uk/blog/comments.php?y=15&m=07&entry=entry150729-220305 Content The UK Government has announced it is ending it’s funding of the Green Deal Scheme, which offered cash back on household energy efficiency…
National Living Wage replaces Minimum Wage. £7.20 p/h in April 2016 increasing to £9 p/h by 2020. National insurance bill reduction of further £1,000. Corporation Tax dropping to 19% in 2017, and then 18% in 2020. Additional 3 Million Apprenticeships. Levy on…