The ICO has been updating a number of guidance documents, including one entitled ‘Email and security’ and it is well worth a read. It looks at how and when to use BCC and CC, security measures, alternatives and staff training, and we recommend using it to benchmark your current procedures. You can find it at […]
Author: Nick Swain
Don’t forget your TRA’s!
If you transfer personal data outside of the UK, I hope that you are working on finalising any required transitions from the old SCC’s to either IDTA’s or the new Addendum to the EU SCC’s, as we have until March to finish them. In my experience, a part that is often missed is the requirement […]
ICO fines Hello Fresh £140,000
The ICO has fined food delivery company Hello Fresh £140,000 for a campaign of 79 million spam emails and 1 million spam texts over a 7-month period. The ICO ruled that the marketing messages were sent based on an unclear opt-in statement, which was bundled with an age confirmation statement that incentivised people to agree. […]
Payroll Giving Month coming soon
February 2024 is Payroll Giving month when charities, Payroll Giving Agencies, Professional Funding Organisations and companies come together to raise awareness of Payroll Giving. Even if you hadn’t intended to make the most of the national promotion, there is still time, and you can find out more at https://www.payrollgivingmonth.com, including some compelling messages to share […]
One week left to nominate a remarkable fundraiser
The annual National Fundraising Awards are a great way to honour remarkable fundraisers, and nominations are only open until 26th January. Run by the CIoF, they suggest that nominations could be for: Why not consider making a nomination? You can find out more at https://ciof.org.uk/awards/national-fundraising-awards.