Category: Compliance

New technology is always going to prompt questions about privacy for users. Free app users get so used to the convenience, and they eventually forget hidden cost. They might be sacrificing their privacy. When it comes to COVID-19, a contact tracing app could be an important tool for tracking the spread of the virus. But … Continued

The head of the organisation is responsible for demonstrating compliance. While some sole proprietors may find little risk in the use of spreadsheets, they are certainly in the minority. Using spreadsheets for compliance may increase the risk of non-compliance in your organisation. Many accountants will tell you about the security nightmare that is spreadsheet-accounting. And … Continued

More than a year after it came into force, many companies are still not fully compliant with GDPR. What are the benefits for those which are? By embracing GDPR rather than resenting it, you might improve the performance of your business inside and out. That’s what a new report from the Capgemini Research Institute indicates, … Continued

Data security is no longer a suggested practice; it’s mandated. In 2018, security breaches compromised more than 4.5 billion data records worldwide. The blame no longer falls on anonymous hackers hiding in dark places on the internet. The EU is holding businesses accountable for protecting consumer data with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a law … Continued

You’ve heard of GDPR and the rules and regulations that surround it, likely ensuring your business is compliant by now. However, CCPA, California’s equivalent to the European Union’s GDPR, comes into effect on the 1st of January 2020 and businesses need to ensure they’re ready for it. Being compliant with GDPR, whilst it may be … Continued