All FSA regulated firms could benefit from certification to the ISO 27001 standard. Data security is a requirement of the FSA and in their document “Data Security in the Financial Sector – Firms’ controls to prevent data loss by their employees…
Spare some time to look at the FREE materials provided by the Th!nk Privacy Campaign to help businesses create a culture of privacy and Data Protection Compliance. The materials include posters and bin stickers which can be downloaded, without signing…
As malicious attacks increase, Assent is highlighting the need for complex passwords on all of your Internet accounts, particularly your email address. The Risks. A vast amount of private information can be found on email accounts and other Internet based…
Many of the main international standards have been designed to integrate into a single management system, which leads to several benefits for the client. ISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety, can…
From 6th April 2010, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has new powers to issue fines of up to £500,000 to firms that fail to report data security incidents. Firms are advised to act quickly and responsibly in the event of…
It’s often said that the UK comes to a stop at the first sign of snow. Perhaps it’s because of the low frequency of such weather or just having an excuse to stay at home. Unfortunately some businesses and services…
People across the UK are being affected by the Pandemic Flu, whether directly suffering illness or simply adjusting their daily routines. Various Schools and centres have been closed and the National Pandemic Flu Service launched as the latest measure to…
An externally accredited management system adds real value to your business, particularly if you regularly tender for contracts or operate in the public sector. Time spent completing the pre-qualification questionnaire can often be reduced where a company has another accredited…
It is common practice for Organisations to develop and implement a health, safety and environmental management system. The driving force is to put the organisation in a frontal position in tendering for contracts and for managing contractors, suppliers etc. in…
Risk is something or some one likely to cause harm. Harm includes injury, loss or damage. Risk is part of our natural environment. It is in all businesses and all forms of life. Risk is so braod a subject that…
