The Spanish Agency for Data Protection (their equivalent of our ICO) has issued Google with as 10 million euro fine, for 2 alleged infractions of the EU GDPR. It relates to Google sharing personal data with third parties without the ability to opt out, and the lack of a way of a data subject’s right […]
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CIoF and Child Poverty Action Group help make school fundraising more inclusive
In a guest blog on the Chartered Institute of Fundraising website, the Child Poverty Action Group have shared some of their findings from a larger report ‘The Cost of Having Fun at School’ which you can download for free at https://cpag.org.uk/policy-and-campaigns/report/cost-having-fun-school (there is the full version and also an abridged version for charities who fundraise […]
Our experience of renewing Cyber Essentials
Regular insight newsletter readers will know that we value Cyber Essentials as an accreditation that helps you to guard against the most common cyber threats and demonstrate your commitment to cyber security. It is ideal for organisations of any size, and especially for those that don’t warrant larger scale accreditations such as ISO27001. Cyber Essentials […]
Data Protection Reform Bill to change the UK GDPR
In the Queen’s Speech 2022 (read by Prince Charles) on 10th May 2022, one of the lines was “The United Kingdom data protection regime will be reformed” Such a small phrase, but with potentially huge impact for us all. The briefing pack for the Queen’s Speech 2022 added some more insight into the government’s thinking. […]
Online system for charity annual returns now open
As we all know, charities have 10 months after the end of their financial year to submit their annual returns to the regulator, the Charity Commission. The online system for submitting 2022 annual returns was due to open last month, but technical issues have delayed it. Whilst delayed, it is open earlier than last year, […]