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Learning how to identify and manage conflicts of interests is important for both individuals, teams, and organisations. The benefits of developing practical skills in this area span ethical integrity, operational effectiveness, legal compliance, and public trust. Below are the main advantages: Preserves Integrity and Ethical Standards Proper management ensures decisions

Conflict of Interests (COI) is a term that often conjures images of corruption, malfeasance, or unethical behaviour. At its core, however, a conflict of interests arises when an individual's personal interests—whether financial, relational, or otherwise— interfere, or have the potential to interfere, with their professional duties. The proper management of

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

A data breach reported has been reported after a doctor inappropriately accessed the medical records of a person who was not their patient. There was only and indirect personal link between them. The doctor looked at both the patient's hospital and GP records. They then used the information to share

Award Nomination: We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated for an award. Our heartfelt thanks go out to those who valued the training they received enough to put us forward for the award for CPD provider of the year. Find out more about the training available to

[su_box title="About the Author" box_color="#020a4a"]Michael has many years' experience supporting, developing and improving effective data protection and GDPR compliance systems. He has worked in this field in the public, private and charity sectors including at Board level. This experience has made him the ideal lead trainer for WuDo Solutions’ five-star rated

________________________________________________________________________________________________ [su_box title="About the Author" box_color="#020a4a"]Michael is an expert in governance and information governance, with many years’ experience developing and improving freedom of information systems and processes. He has worked in this field across the public sector including at Board level. This experience has made him the ideal lead trainer

The Government has published a call for information in order to explore how better to respond to the unauthorised access to online accounts and personal data. The Computer Misuse Act 1990 makes it an offense to maliciously access or misuse a computer. It therefore is the main piece of legislation

NHS IT Supplier Advanced has suffered a ransomware cyber attack that NHS chiefs fear could have compromised patient records. While the incident has been contained efforts to prevent the spread of malware to the wider NHS are having an impact on patient care. One NHS Chief Executive told HSJ , who first

From September 2021 the UK Government consulted individuals and organisations about proposed changes to the UK data protection framework. on 16 June 2022 the Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS), which is responsible for data protection legislation, announced the outcome and its response, setting out proposals to legislate for

Information Commissioner calls for an end to the excessive collection of personal information from victims of rape and serious sexual assault   The Information Commissioner has released new guidance urging police forces to change the way they approach gathering information from victims of rate and other serious crimes. There have

What is corporate governance? Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices and processes by which a company is directed and controlled. In other words, corporate governance is the values of the company and how the day to day operational management of the company by full-time executives achieves this.  Corporate