Stories from October, 2024

What Makes Effective Training?

Training is a fundamental investment in the future for any organisation. Effective training improves people’s competencies and aligns skills with business goals. However, the real challenge lies in determining whether the training provided is genuinely effective. Evaluating training effectiveness is more than a tick-box exercise; it is a imperative for

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Penalties for GDPR Breaches

The consequences of GDPR breaches can be both legal and civil, and apply to both businesses and individuals. There can also be reputational and operational consequences from a data breach as well as financial penalties. In this article we will explore what those consequences are and how to avoid them.

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What Is Records Management?

Records management is the systematic control of records, including their creation, classification, storage, retrieval, and disposal. It is also an important part of managing information assets. Records management ensures that information is: Accurate: Correct and free from errors. Complete: Contains all necessary information. Accessible: Easily retrievable when needed. Secure: Protected

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The Common Law Duty of Confidentiality

The Common Law Duty of Confidentiality is a key principle that underpins trust in many professional and personal relationships. It serves as a crucial element in maintaining discretion and privacy across various sectors. Therefore it ensures that sensitive information is not misused or improperly disclosed. In essence, the duty of

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The Work and Role of a Freedom to Speak Up Guardian

In the area of whistleblowing the role of the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian has become indispensable. The role was set up to help create safer, more transparent work environments, and support people raise concerns. The role was introduced in response to widespread failings in addressing employee concerns, particularly within

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Key Performance Indicators for the GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the foundation of data privacy legislation in the UK and the EU. Since its implementation in 2018, it has shaped how businesses handle personal data. One of the most effective ways to ensure consistent compliance is by using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). KPIs provide

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Key Performance Indicators for Conflicts of Interests

Managing conflicts of interests (COI) is critical for ensuring transparency, integrity, and trust within any organisation, especially in the public sector or in roles where fiduciary duties are essential. A failure to keep on top of conflicts of interests can generate significant risks - operational, financial and reputational. Implementing Key

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