In the nick of time: EU grants UK data protection adequacy decision
With the 30 June deadline approaching, the EU has agreed an adequacy decision for the UK, allowing the free flow of personal data from the EU to the UK to continue.
Data protection and privacy are matters of professional concern to accountants in practice, industry or commerce. Organisations that collect, store or process personal information (personal data) on living and identifiable people (data subjects) must comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Other relevant data protection and privacy legislation includes the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018. This content is not intended to constitute legal advice. Specific legal advice should be sought before taking or refraining from taking any action in relation to the matters outlined.
October 2020 update on data protection and Brexit – what you need to know and how to prepare your business.
Updated guidance from the ICO
This guide summarises the general erasure obligations set out in GDPR, the exceptions available under GDPR and the DPA 2018 and provides practical interpretation of these in relation to various example service offerings that may be provided by ICAEW members.
Rents, energy prices and inflation are all up. Staff shortages are stagnating businesses. It’s a daunting time for UK businesses right now.
There is a common misconception that in moving to cloud-based systems, your technology environment is less secure. ICAEW’s Head of Data Analytics and Tech, Ian Pay, explores why this isn’t necessarily the case.
A joint report from the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA) and AuditBoard, outlining the increasing threat of fraud and key actions that auditors, executive leadership, and boards can take to fight it.
Proposed law changes around corporate data protection measures appear to pave the way for a more relaxed regime – but is that really the case?
View the recording and accompanying factsheet from our DSAR webinar which took place on 25 May 2022 - a collaboration between ICAEW and Haddletons.
Are you doing enough to manage the risk of cyber-crime and data breach in your business? Marsh Commercial will focus on the risk of cyber specifically to small practitioners, and may highlight the gaps in your cover that are leaving your business exposed.
Are you doing enough to manage the risk of cyber-crime and data breach in your business? Marsh Commercial will focus on the risk of cyber specifically to small practitioners, and may highlight the gaps in your cover that are leaving your business exposed.
Demystifying data. Before organisations can gain any value from data it is critical to have a clear data strategy that ties into an organisation's overall strategy.
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Employers will welcome new guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK's independent body responsible for upholding information rights, on handling personal data about workers’ health.
Businesses wishing to transfer UK personal data to recipients outside the UK will welcome new guidance from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) on how to manage such transfers.
Employers now have an opportunity to comment on draft guidance on monitoring employees at work, issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
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This chapter of the handbook looks at what personnel records an organisation should keep, data protection (please note this section has not been updated to reflect the Data Protection Act 2018 /GPPR) and the monitoring of e-mail and telephone calls. A sample e-mail and internet policy is supplied.
This handbook offers advice on the practical implementation of GDPR and analyses its impact. The guide examines the scope of GDPR, the organisational and material requirements for data protection, the rights of data subjects, the role of the Supervisory Authorities, enforcement and fines under the GDPR, and differences between EU jurisdictions.
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The article explains why data classification is vital to organisations. Topics discussed include tracking of information based on its sensitivity and confidentiality, key elements of a data classification policy, and compliance with regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Also mentioned are the basic principles of data management, namely confidentiality, integrity, and access.
The article discusses cybercrime and data breaches, which are considered major threats for accountancy firms. Topics include the increase in incidences of breaches that featured ransomware or extortion since 2018. Some of the major defences that should be considered are also mentioned.
The article discusses agreement of data privacy framework allowing transatlantic data transfers. The agreement was made after United States offered concessions on surveillance and new rights of redress for European Union citizens. The Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework promises an end to two years of legal uncertainty for companies relied on privacy shield.
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The Data Protection Act 2018 is the UK’s implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and replaces the Data Protection Act 1998.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation)
Guidance from the ICO for organisations that wish to send electronic marketing messages (by phone, fax, email or text), use cookies, or provide electronic communication services to the public.
Guide from the ICO explaining the provisions of the UK GDPR and what organisations need to do to comply with its requirements. Includes ‘In brief’ summaries and checklists as well as more detailed content in key areas.
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