Under the Data Protection Act 1998 there are two types of data - “personal data” and “sensitive personal data”. What’s the difference between the two and how can you be sure that you’re handling each
type correctly?
Published 02.09.2015
The Information Commissioner has published new guidance on the meaning of “personal data”. You’re probably processing personal data every day, so how can this guidance help ensure that you comply
with the Data Protection Act 1998?
Published 21.02.2008
Each employer is legally obliged to keep a clear personnel record on everyone it employs. But for how long must these details be retained and do you always have to keep them as paper files?
Published 21.09.2011
An employee has come to you with a confession: they’ve misplaced a file and it could be lost for good. Unfortunately, it contains confidential information about a client. Do you forgive and forget,
or launch disciplinary proceedings?
Published 07.04.2010
Research has found that businesses are putting themselves at serious risk by giving temporary staff too much access to confidential information. What action can you take to help avoid any such
problems?
Published 05.02.2009
You’re currently reviewing how well your health and safety records comply with the Data Protection Act. So what are the most important ones to consider and how should you protect them?
Published 16.06.2005
You’ve serious doubts about an employee: you’re not convinced that they’re going to all business-related appointments (some might even be faked). Can you fit a tracking device to their company
vehicle without them knowing?
Published 19.11.2010
When the Metropolitan Police discovered an officer had gone on holiday to Barbados whilst off sick, it launched a disciplinary investigation. However, one fatal error cost it £9,000 in damages. What
do you need to know?
Published 25.01.2017
It’s reckoned that each year the average worker wastes 65 hours of your time surfing the Internet. So if you want to keep an eye on this activity, how do you strike a balance between your right to
monitor and their right to privacy?
Published 10.08.2010
A company that conducts drug testing of employees has contacted you offering its services. This isn’t something you currently do, but it sounds promising. So should you get them involved, or could
that be asking for trouble?
Published 08.09.2010