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Most of us have heard of the GDPR, which covers the use of personal data for living people when it is not for purely personal processes. But what happens to people’s data when they die? In the UK, the handling of personal information for people after they die is still

How can you measure your compliance with freedom of information? Some key performance indicators to measure and benchmark your FOI performance are necessary. Here are our ideas of what they may be: Contents Contents Why Measure Freedom of Information Performance? Key Performance Indicators for Freedom of Information Request Handling KPIs

Effective risk management is crucial to an organisation’s success. Two tools that help deliver this are the Risk Register and the Board Assurance Framework (BAF). Though they may appear similar, they serve distinct functions and cater to different aspects of an organisation’s risk management strategy. Understanding their purpose, and the

Investing in training is what any organisation should so. Yet according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, training investment by employers is falling. This is likely to be counter productive, as skills matter. That is just as true for data protection and information governance skills, which are crucial for organisations,

In the world of data management, ensuring the quality, security, and integrity of data assets is key. The Data Management Association (DAMA) International has developed a comprehensive framework that outlines different roles crucial to successful data management within an organisation. These roles are designed to establish clear responsibilities and accountabilities,

The work and role of the Caldicott Guardian is fundamental within health and social care particularly in the UK. Caldicott Guardians were established in response to growing concerns over the confidentiality of health and social care data, the Caldicott Guardian acts as a custodian of patient privacy. This position emerged

The benefits of GDPR compliance go further than avoiding reputational damage and regulatory fines. Although the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a legal mandate it is also an opportunity for businesses to achieve tangible and intangible benefits. Since 2018, the GDPR has forced organisations to rethink their data management

What’s the difference between governance and management? While they might seem interchangeable at a glance, they embody fundamentally different functions that are vital to the sustainability and efficiency of any organisation. Governance sets the strategic trajectory and ensures oversight, while management executes the plans necessary to bring organisational goals to

Ethical governance is the backbone of any democratic society. It ensures that institutions and individuals in positions of power act in the best interests of the public. One significant framework that has played a pivotal role in shaping ethical conduct in the public sector is the Nolan Principles. These seven