Many organisations still use fax machines to share both personal and sensitive personal information on a regular (often daily) basis. Last month, North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust received £55,000 fine for misdirecting three faxes. This provides a timely opportunity …
Protecture at the Quality in Care event, Basingstoke
Categories: Care Homes, EventsIt was great to meet so many from the Care Home sector last week at the “Quality in Care” event in Basingstoke. I hope you saw my presentation, or that we spoke at the stand… There was particular interest in …
Charities on ICO radar – 32 charities visited
Categories: Charities, Charities: ICO, ICOThe Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) occupies two roles: alongside their powers to enforce compliance and fine organisations for serious breaches of data protection (their ‘stick’ role) they offer informal visits to review how organisations are handling personal information and publish …