Recent fines issued by the
Information Commissioner//
Wolverhampton Security Firm Fined
October 18, 2018
Secure Home Systems (SHS) of Bilston, West Midlands, has been fined for making calls to 84,347 numbers registered with the TPS between September and December 2017, using call lists bought from third parties without screening them. A total fine of £80,000
A single email mistake cost £200,000
July 18, 2018
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) fined for revealing identities of abuse victims in a mass email. A total fine of £200,000
Data Protection Myth Busting
This article has been written to dispel some myths about the new Data Protection Laws and hopefully serve as a call to action for any small business people who have not yet considered their responsibilities after 25th May 2018.
Biometrics in the Workplace
Do you have a fingerprint scanner your workplace?
This new technology has many useful applications in staff management but fingerprint data is also known as 'Special Category' data under GDPR and special rules apply to the data they collect.
Both Employers and Employees need to be aware of the data protection protocols surrounding their use, how the data is managed, where it is stored and who has the right and the ability to access it.
HAVE YOUR CUSTOMERS CHALLENGED YOU ABOUT GDPR COMPLIANCE YET?
What You Need to Know
Before Choosing a Supplier!
- Knowing the right questions to ask
- How to check their Compliant Status
- Exploring the Data Protection Rules
- Separating Fact from Fiction
Consumers Learning to Ask Questions about Compliance.
The new data protection rules have created a number of extra rights for consumers.
Consequently, consumers have started to ask questions before they buy products and services to ensure they are in safe hands with the commercial suppliers they are spending their hard earned money with.
The Mission of Transition Law S.H.I.E.L.D is to raise awareness with both business owners and consumers regarding the data protection rules.
Ultimately, we believe, this will lead to a greater understanding in the business community and better protection for consumers as there will be more compliant businesses to protect them.
'Recognising Businesses with Good Data Protection Practices'
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S.H.I.E.L.D. THE ACADEMY
NB: ALL COURSES ARE ON HOLD DURING THE CORONAVIRUS
The S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy offers business training from basic to advanced levels regarding the Data Protection Regulations.
The Academy trains business people to all levels of proficiency in Data Protection, from a basic understanding of the regulations to the requirements needed to operate as a full Data Protection Officer (DPO)
The Academy courses start with a general workshop which forms a basic introduction to the Regulations as they apply to the small business owner.
NEW COURSE FOR 2020!
The Small/ Micro/ Home Business Data Audit Preparation Course. Course cost £225 per attendee
This course is directed specifically at the needs of the Micro/Home business market.
NB: The syllabus covers all the information to meet the Data Protection legal requirements to run a small or Micro business or even a business from home.
It has been written to fill a need in the Marketplace for people who run a Small/ Micro/Home business or are considering taking up a Small Business Opportunity (such as MLM, a Franchise or Homeworking). The course is delivered in the classroom by legally qualified members of the Transition Law management team.
Those who start up and run their own businesses are fully responsible for all regulations relating to business and must understand the rules as they apply to the smallest enterprises.
Engaging Professional assistance in these circumstances often appears prohibitively expensive and this short course will educate those involved in the legal requirements of data protection without incurring excessive costs.
The knowledge gained on this course avoids the need to outsource the work to an external organisation or a Legal professional. The course content is designed to allow business owners who are responsible for their own venture to gain the skills and understanding required to produce legally valid paperwork for the Data Audit which every business is now required to carry out.
The course consists of Data Protection Training, an Open College Network accredited exam and certificate and paperwork for delegates to write their own Data Audit.
There are only 20 delegate places available which can be booked online by following the link below to your preferred venue. The course fee also includes free parking and refreshments along with all materials for the course and access to the accredited Online assessment and certificate. The assessment an only be completed after attending the course. Here are some further details about the course:
The Main Training Points
1) Attendees will gain a substantial understanding of the Regulations as it affects them as business owners.
2) During the Course they will learn how to prepare a Data Audit for their own business, which is a legal requirement.
3) They will complete an accredited Online assessment to ensure understanding.
4) They will receive a Certificate for completing and understanding the Course via access to an existing Open College Network accredited Course, which was written by Transition Law.
Other Academy Courses include:
Bespoke Staff Training courses. Course Cost: From £500 per day
These courses are made bespoke to the client organisations requirements and provide the information all staff need to know to perform their duties and satisfies the training requirements under the Regulations.
The Data Protection Contact Course. Course Cost: £300 per attendee
This is a short half day course with exam and certificate, designed to educate the individual who carries out the responsibilities of Data Protection Contact for the organisation, which is a role every business must now have.
The Data Audit Preparation Course. Course Cost: £350 per attendee
This course is designed for small business owners who wish to complete the legal responsibility of conducting a Data Audit themselves.
The knowledge gained on this course avoids the need to outsource the work to an external organisation or a Legal professional. The course content is designed to allow business owners or their staff to gain the skills and understanding required to produce legally valid paperwork for the Data Audit which every business is now required to carry out.
Why Organise Data Protection Training for your organisation?
The S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy courses ensure businesses have the right knowledge about their legal responsibilities within their organisation.
All businesses, regardless of size, must be able to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal obligations in relation to Data Protection. Failure to do so may result in prosecution by the Regulator leading to severe fines, which even for small businesses have amounted to tens of thousands of pounds.
Business owners must make themselves aware of their responsibilities under the Regulations. They must take the prescribed actions or pay a professional to do it for them.
The SHIELD Academy range of courses saves both money and time for business owners who by attending the courses can make their businesses self-sufficient, legally documented and demonstrably compliant.
For More Information or to Book any of the Academy Courses use our contact page here
or email us at academy@transitionlaw.com