Know Your Compliance Limited are one of the UK’s leading providers of business policy templates. We are experts in both policy development and the implementation process. Businesses often need a robust framework of policies and procedures. Some of these are specific to the size, scope and sector of the company. However, many are mandatory requirements […]
Information protected under the UK GDPR is known as ‘personal data’. This quick guide article will explain what that is and give you easy to understand examples. Whether you are a business processing data or an individual whose data is being used, this article is for you! Personal Data Explained Information protected under the UK […]
If you are looking for a data protection impact assessment example, we have provided a video overview of our bestselling template in this post. A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a tool used to comply with the UK GDPR. It is a risk-based approach that assesses the impact and risks associated with high-risk processing. […]
The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) is enforced in the UK by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Generally, the ICO are referred to as ‘the commissioner’ in the Regulation and have responsibility for oversight and enforcement of the UK GDPR and UK data protection laws. About the Information Commissioner’s Office The ICO is […]
Whistleblowing is the direct action of disclosing or reporting wrongdoing within a company. It occurs when an individual suspects or has become aware that an illegal, unsafe or unethical practice or activity is taking place. The individual then shares this information with another person, authority or regulator. Legally, the act of whistleblowing is known as […]
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To understand what a data processor is responsible for under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), it is first important to know what a data processor is. This article is part of our ‘Quick Guide Series’ which offers summaries and bullet point answers to common compliance questions. Are You a Data Processor or Controller? You […]
Want to know how to write a business continuity plan template that is effective? Many businesses don’t think such a plan is important – until it is! The procedures you develop for disaster recovery may well save your business one day. Operational Resilience Operational resilience is the ability of a business to identify, control, mitigate, […]
If you are applying for FCA authorisation, you will definately have wondered “what are the FCA compliance arrangements?” These are referred to in the application form and supporting authorisation application guidance notes. In their reference to these compliance arrangements, the regulator advises that ‘when assessing your application, they need to be satisfied that you have […]
Do you intend to hold client money? If you are authorised by the FCA and the answer to this question is yes, read on! Regulated firms holding client money must comply with the rules set out in the Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS). These apply to firms who hold or control client money or safe custody […]