The Department for Work and Pension are warning pensioners that there are scam texts in circulation. If you get a … Continue reading Winter fuel text – it’s a scam
Winter fuel text – it’s a scam
Category: Data Protection
PAYE fraud hits 100,000
It maybe feels like there shouldn’t be a lakh or hetsy about it! HM Revenue and Customs is writing to … Continue reading PAYE fraud hits 100,000
Business leaders supported to bolster online defences
Directors and company boards are being urged to shore up their cyber defences using new guidance, in a bid to … Continue reading Business leaders supported to bolster online defences
Data protection law revisions
‘Common sense changes to the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill will safeguard the public, prevent fraud, and unlock post-Brexit … Continue reading Data protection law revisions
Worked Hours reporting change on its way?
Change to data HMRC collects HMRC has indicated that proposed change in law will likely require employers to report more … Continue reading Worked Hours reporting change on its way?
Protect yourself from online sales scams
The government is urging the public to protect themselves from online sales scams through five actionable steps. The public must … Continue reading Protect yourself from online sales scams
Cyber laws to protect personal tech
Consumers will be better protected from attacks by hackers on their phones, tablets, smart TVs, fitness trackers and other internet-connectable … Continue reading Cyber laws to protect personal tech
Job scams
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has been working with JobsAware and Cifas, to understand the impact of scams, and … Continue reading Job scams
New app for GOV.UK announced
Plans to make it easier for the public to access online government services via an app have been announced. The … Continue reading New app for GOV.UK announced
Scammers using HMCTS telephone numbers
Criminals are using HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) telephone numbers as a way to target the public by convincing … Continue reading Scammers using HMCTS telephone numbers
UK launches data reform to boost innovation, economic growth and protect the public
New regime to cement UK’s position as a science and tech superpower Information Commissioner’s Office to be reformed to help … Continue reading UK launches data reform to boost innovation, economic growth and protect the public
EU adopts ‘adequacy’ decisions allowing data to continue flowing freely to the UK
The European Union (EU) has formally recognised the UK’s high data protection standards after more than a year of constructive … Continue reading EU adopts ‘adequacy’ decisions allowing data to continue flowing freely to the UK
UK government welcomes the European Commission’s draft data adequacy decisions
Today’s draft decisions follow months of discussions and pave the way for continued free flow of data between the EU … Continue reading UK government welcomes the European Commission’s draft data adequacy decisions
Small business guide to Cyber Security
The National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) re-launched Small Business Guide sets out five key areas for businesses to help improve … Continue reading Small business guide to Cyber Security
Public asked to leave a name and number with venues to help stop the spread of COVID-19
Executive Chair of NHS Test and Trace encourages public, businesses and organisations to “play their part in new national effort” … Continue reading Public asked to leave a name and number with venues to help stop the spread of COVID-19
Employers! Furloughed? Are you preparing for the grant claim? You need an online HMRC account to claim? Apply now! #COVID19 #coronavirus
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) Have you furloughed some staff and anticipate applying for the CJRS grant? You need … Continue reading Employers! Furloughed? Are you preparing for the grant claim? You need an online HMRC account to claim? Apply now! #COVID19 #coronavirus
Right to work checks adjusted #COVID19 #coronavirus
Right to work checks have been temporarily adjusted due to coronavirus (COVID-19). This is to make it easier for employers... … Continue reading Right to work checks adjusted #COVID19 #coronavirus
Does Payroll and HR need consent before sending data to HM Revenue and Customs or other government agencies?l”
The application of the General Data Protection Regulations implies a number of rights that are placed in relation to the … Continue reading Does Payroll and HR need consent before sending data to HM Revenue and Customs or other government agencies?l”