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.
MEMBERS ORGANISATION AND VOLUNTARY CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT
'EDUCATION, PROTECTION AND PROGRESS'
FREE MEMBERSHIP: Call 0330 2233 506
S.H.I.E.L.D. MEMBERS TESTIMONIALS
We operate in a highly regulated environment and
Data Protection is a key element of our daily work.
We are proud to maintain the standards for Membership of SHIELD and have taken advantage of the free legal advice which is available as a SHIELD Member benefit.
We have found the advice to be timely, accurate and informed. It is a comfort to be able to pick the phone up to a Lawyer when there is a query without having to
worry about the cost.
Andy Coates, MD Quality Bailiffs
As a S.H.I.E.L.D. Holder we use our Membership to demonstrate
to existing and prospective residents and our professional regulators that we
will safely store and protect Personal Data in accordance with the Law.
The Member benefits allow us to access immediate answers to various the regulatory and procedural questions which arise from time to time. It is reassuring to know the Member Benefits and the free telephone helpline is supporting our Organisation.
Donna Sealey, Manager, Park Farm Lodge Nursing Home
Being an initiative created by and for local businesses,
it is important that Lichfield Business Improvement District
encourages a culture of compliance within its own organisation and
leads the way for the local businesses we support.
Receiving free updates as part of our S.H.I.E.L.D. Membership has
allowed us to keep up with the various changes in the legislation and the Regulators practices as GDPR has developed. We are grateful to the
team at S.H.I.E.L.D. for their continuing support enthusiasm and skill.
David Tomalin, BID Manager, Lichfield BID
Working as a web design professional, I am often
engaged by clients who do not understand the legal
implications of Data Protection compliance.
Being a SHIELD holder allows me to guide them to get free legal advice on the subject, which means I know their Website policies will be compliant and they will be getting the very latest legal information without any cost. It’s a win win situation and allows me to concentrate on my job of building the client’s website.
Steven Johnston, Owner, 121 Web Consultancy
Data Protection is increasingly important in the
electronics world. S.H.I.E.L.D. Membership has allowed us
to demonstrate our compliance to various customers and prospects.
In addition, the free Member benefits have been very useful, especially in learning how to assess our suppliers and understanding the responsibilities we have to them and vice versa. We have just renewed our membership for another year. Membership has proved to be both free and priceless.
Marc Thys, Owner, TCS Installations & Services