We know that a number of you are using Simply-Docs as the basis of data protection and IT security documents. They have recently updated a number of IT security policies, and you can find out more at https://simply-docs.co.uk/New-and-Updated-IT-Security-Policies. If you have an active subscription, you can download the documents at no charge; if you don’t […]
Author: Nick Swain
Have you created an AI policy?
AI is certainly a hot topic just now, and with good reason. And whilst there is sure to be a lot of hype around it, there is also a lot that we need to understand. At a recent conference, we heard someone share their view that AI will not replace people, but people using AI […]
Charity Commission clarifies its view on accepting donations
The Chair of the Charity Commission has shared his priorities at its recent Annual Public Meeting and you can read the speech in full at https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/orlando-frasers-speech-to-the-annual-public-meeting. Several commentators have picked on the philanthropy section, where new guidance will be issued regarding the Acceptance and Refusal of Donations. The tone suggests that the Commission expects charities […]
Have your say on ICO draft health and social care guidance
The ICO has opened a consultation on its draft guidance on transparency in health and social care. The consultation closes on 7th January 2024 but why not take a few minutes and have your say now? You can see the documents and respond using the link https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/ico-and-stakeholder-consultations/draft-transparency-in-health-and-social-care-guidance/.
Helpful Board Basics from NCVO
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations has gathered much of its guidance for Boards into a new area it calls Board Basics and you can see it at https://www.ncvo.org.uk/help-and-guidance/governance/board-basics/. To access the individual documents, templates and tools, you do need to be an NCVO member, but perhaps now is a good time to consider joining? […]