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'
TRANSITION LAW S.H.I.E.L.D.
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'EDUCATION, PROTECTION AND PROGRESS'
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce
The Chamber has been in existence for over 200 years - the first association was established in 1813 and became incorporated in 1949.
It was born out of a desire from businesses to meet and trade together a need for an organisation to represent the interest of commerce and industry and to ensure that there was a voice for business.
There has also been a need for an organisation to deliver services to help businesses to start, grow and succeed.
www.staffordshirechambers.co.uk