Delays to the current NHS contact-tracing app indicate that it may be redesigned, but a lecturer in digital rights at University College, London has assessed the current app and has found that it falls short of data protection law on anonymity and access to data. Michael Veale, in an article for Digital Health, identified 2 […]
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20 charities failed to look at FPS requests
The Fundraising Regulator, who is responsible for the Fundraising Preference Service (“FPS”) – doesn’t that all seem like such a long time ago – have named 20 charities that have not logged into the FPS portal to pick up requests, some as far back as 2017. The good news is that none of my clients […]
ICO offers video conferencing guidance
In another article from the ICO’s working from home hub, they offer some guidance on using video conferencing and ways to protect privacy and data protection. They key points are: Check the privacy and software settings Be aware of phishing scams on video Check your organisation’s policy on video conferencing software Make sure the software […]
Free charity retail re-opening pack
The Charity Retail Association has published a free guide to reopening. At the time of writing, the UK government has said that non-essential shops can reopen from 15th June provided that they can be COVID-Secure. This guide goes into detail on what you should do, and what you need to think about in the run-up […]
Instagram takes donations
Instagram has launched Live Donations, where users can raise money for a charity and 100% of the monies raised is passed on. It’s currently aimed at non-profits involved in COVID-19 support, but more may follow. Getting started is as easy as: Tap the camera icon in the top left of your Instagram Feed and this […]