BS 8555:2016 Environmental Management Systems Phased Implementation Guide has been revised to bring it in to line with ISO 14001;2015. Here is some more information on what it is and how it can be useful to your organisation. What…
In April 2016 the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was approved by MEPs and now enters a two year transition period where member states will begin to adopt the new requirements. The UK Data Protection Act was established in…
Original Author: David Thorpe at Carve Digital Original Links: N/A You might not recognise it, but there likely areas of your business that can be automated and streamlined through the use of in-house, custom built software. Software can be hard to understand…
Consultation closes 21st September 2015. Original Author: DEFRA Original Links: Content [The UK Government] wants to know if you think the revised code of practice gives clear and practical guidance on fulfilling your legal duty of care obligations. The current code…
Summary Report in collaboration with UK insurance market and top UK companies. Report notes a significant gap in awareness around the use of insurance. Less than 10% of UK companies have cyber insurance protection. Original Author: Cabinet Office and Others Original Links: …
Summary FCA Quote: “Stimulating debate and interest around the subject of consumer vulnerability so that firms better understand the issue and act appropriately.” Original Author: FCA Original Link: Content About Consumer Vulnerability A vulnerable consumer is someone who, due to their…
Summary “tough new laws and bulking up existing codes of practice” Groceries Code Adjudicator to get power to fine supermarkets for breaching Groceries Supply Code of Practice. consultation on widening the powers available to representative bodies Original Author: BIS Original Link: …
Summary 7 Responses Received. Original Author: BIS Original Link: Content Government’s Response The Government sought views on 4 questions which open up possibility to comments on its approach to implementing the Amended Batteries Directive 2013 and to test the economic assessment…
Summary Inviting consumers, businesses and academics to provide it with information on the commercial use of UK consumer data Original Author: Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Original Link: Content The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today issued a call for information as…
Summary Consultation on a suite of draft unfair contract terms guidance. Helps explain the Consumer Rights Bill Closes 30 March 2015 Original Author: Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Original Link: Content The guidance is aimed at helping businesses ensure that the contract…