Equality and Diversity Legislation in Childcare
Our Equality and Diversity Courses What is equality, diversity, and inclusion in childcare? In childcare the term ‘equality’ means to ensure that all children are treated fairly, protecting their rights and offering the same opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. Though children may come from diverse backgrounds, they should be treated equally and inclusively at […]
Secure Practices for Storing & Accessing Information
It is essential that organisations are familiar with their legal requirements when it comes to data storage and access. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is an EU directive that regulates the handling of personal data. Fines for breaches may amount to €20 million, or more for organisations with large turnovers. Access restrictions differ dependent on the […]
Different Forms of Discrimination
Discrimination means treating someone differently because of who they are and the qualities they possess. When this treatment is unfair and offensive, discrimination is taking place, something that workforces need to be aware of for the simple reason they are made up of different people, and these differences can cause problems. Direct discrimination: This is when you […]
Is PCI Compliance Required by Law?
A payment card is a branded debit or credit card that is electronically linked to an account and used to pay for products and services. Businesses need to pay special attention to the way they handle these payments, as negligence in this area can be detrimental to your company’s reputation. This means that organisations must […]
Information Security Problems and Solutions
Related Courses Information security could not be more topical at the moment, and information (often stored on multiple devices) is now just as valuable to criminals as our physical possessions. This means, in the same way you set intruder alarms and invest in home insurance, taking protective measures for your information and data needs to […]
How to Keep Information Secure on a Computer
Whether you’re suited and booted in the office on a Monday morning or at home in your slippers on a cosy Sunday night, you need to keep your computer safe from cyberattacks. By doing all you can to protect your PC, it’s possible to reduce the likelihood of hackers gaining unauthorised access to your machine […]
How do Payment Cards Work?
Most people have a payment card, whether it’s a debit or a credit card. We use them every day to pay for products and services, including daily cappuccinos and supermarket meal deals. As these cards are electronically linked to an account, the data on them is used to authenticate the cardholder with embossed, magnetic, smart […]
Data Protection Issues in Healthcare
Organisations in the health and social care sectors, much like other organisations, hold personal data about their employees, suppliers and business contacts. However, they differ in the fact that a large proportion of patient data is health data, part of the GDPR’s ‘special’ category of data. As such, this data is subject to strict regulation […]
Data Protection in Schools
Schools hold an extensive range of personal data on their students and staff alike; things such as medical information, grades, behavioural reports, and images. Schools act as data controllers by determining what this data will be used for and how it will be stored. The abundance of data raises a considerable protection concern and highlights […]
Data Protection in Research
Research involves the collection, processing and analysis of data. As such, a great proportion of researchers will spend their days handling personal and/or sensitive data. If you are in the UK, this means dealing with such data will require compliance with the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018, which is the UK’s implementation of the General Data […]
