With so many ransomware and other cyber attacks in the news at present, here is a timely reminder from the National Cyber Security Centre on how to deal with suspicious emails, phone calls and text messages. We recommend sharing it with all your staff, volunteers and Board.
GDPR & Governance
Update on GPDPR (not GDPR) rollout
A while ago we reported on the delay to the national roll-out of the General Practitioner Data for Planning and Research (“GPDPR”) programme, amidst the concern that the ability to opt out had not been made clear. The government has now confirmed that the plan will be delayed until key conditions are met, being: the […]
CIoF and Fundraising Regulator update fundraising guidance
The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising have updated their guidance on how to restart fundraising as the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. It is a timely reminder, and you can read the detail here.
National Lottery Community Fund data breach
If you applied to the NCLF or were awarded a grant between September 2013 and December 2019, you may be affected by a data breach which has just come to light. NCLF says that this affects UK Portfolio, England funding and Building Better Opportunities customers. The National Lottery Community Fund has not explained how the […]
Is it time for your Data Protection review?
One important element of the ICO’s Accountability Framework is that organisations employ the services of someone to provide independent assurance on data protection and information security compliance. Our Data Protection review will give you that independent assurance, and reports against the ICO Accountability Framework and NCSC recommendations, no matter whether you have a DPO, a […]