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 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 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…
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…
Sentencing Council issue new guidelines on Health & Safety offences. Guidance for Corporate Manslaughter and Food Safety & Hygiene offenses also updated. Come in to force 1st Feb 2016 irrespective of the date of the offence. Court obliged to consider…
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…