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The Department for Work and Pension are warning pensioners that there are scam texts in circulation. If you get a text about "Winter Fuel Payment" it is a scam They remind pensioners that Winter Fuel Payments are made automatically, you do not need to do anything and won’t receive a text. Fraudsters aren’t fussy. They’ll … Continue reading Winter fuel text – it’s a scam
It maybe feels like there shouldn’t be a lakh or hetsy about it! HM Revenue and Customs is writing to 100,000 tax payers after detecting unauthorised access to online tax accounts. These incidents are said to have involved criminals using personal information they had already obtained from external sources to impersonate tax payers and claim … Continue reading PAYE fraud hits 100,000
Directors and company boards are being urged to shore up their cyber defences using new guidance, in a bid to protect their organisations from the growing tide of online threats. Package of measures sets clear steps boards and directors can take to protect their businesses from cyber criminals Improved strategies and better risk management will … Continue reading Business leaders supported to bolster online defences
‘Common sense changes to the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill will safeguard the public, prevent fraud, and unlock post-Brexit opportunities.’ Data Protection and Digital Information Bill amendments have been tabled to further improve data security, bolster national security and prevent fraud changes include better use of data to identify fraud - tackling benefits cheats … Continue reading Data protection law revisions
Change to data HMRC collects HMRC has indicated that proposed change in law will likely require employers to report more detailed work hours from April 2025. As part of ‘Change to data HMRC collects from customers’ published on 18th July, the proposal outlines three new compulsory data requirements with a failure to provide resulting in … Continue reading Worked Hours reporting change on its way?
The government is urging the public to protect themselves from online sales scams through five actionable steps. The public must be vigilant in protecting themselves from the threat of online scammers the Government has urged after a year which saw a record number of cyber attacks and online scams. Reports to Action Fraud, the national … Continue reading Protect yourself from online sales scams
Consumers will be better protected from attacks by hackers on their phones, tablets, smart TVs, fitness trackers and other internet-connectable devices due new law. Bill to better protect people’s smartphones, TVs, speakers, toys and other digital devices from hackersWill prevent the sale of consumer connectable products in the UK that do not meet baseline security … Continue reading Cyber laws to protect personal tech
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has been working with JobsAware and Cifas, to understand the impact of scams, and how information collected as part of a scam, is then used by scammers. Signs of a potential job scam Job scams are on the rise, and in 2020, seasonal job scams increased by 88% compared … Continue reading Job scams
Plans to make it easier for the public to access online government services via an app have been announced. The plans mean that the public will no longer have to remember multiple usernames and passwords to access services such as free school meals, support for disabled family members and changing driver licence details in the … Continue reading New app for GOV.UK announced
Criminals are using HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) telephone numbers as a way to target the public by convincing them to hand over money and personal information such as national insurance numbers. The calls impersonate HMCTS and may ask the caller to ‘press 1’ in order to speak with an advisor about unpaid fines … Continue reading Scammers using HMCTS telephone numbers
New regime to cement UK’s position as a science and tech superpower Information Commissioner’s Office to be reformed to help drive economic growth and innovation and strengthen public trust in use of data Plans include tougher penalties for nuisance calls and text messagesGovernment wants new data regime “based on common sense, not box ticking” to … Continue reading UK launches data reform to boost innovation, economic growth and protect the public
The European Union (EU) has formally recognised the UK’s high data protection standards after more than a year of constructive talksThis will allow the continued seamless flow of personal data from the EU to the UK Personal data can continue to flow freely between Europe and the UK following agreement by the European Union to … Continue reading EU adopts ‘adequacy’ decisions allowing data to continue flowing freely to the UK
Today’s draft decisions follow months of discussions and pave the way for continued free flow of data between the EU and the UKThe UK now urges the EU to fulfil its declared commitment to complete the technical approval process swiftly, so that we have final data adequacy decisions as soon as possibleThis will provide certainty … Continue reading UK government welcomes the European Commission’s draft data adequacy decisions
The National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) re-launched Small Business Guide sets out five key areas for businesses to help improve their cyber security. “By acting on the guide’s five key recommendations, small businesses can significantly reduce their chances of falling victim to a cyber attack and help to keep their day-to-day operations running smoothly.” The … Continue reading Small business guide to Cyber Security
Executive Chair of NHS Test and Trace encourages public, businesses and organisations to “play their part in new national effort” by providing names and phone numbers with venues and businesses they visit from this Saturday New guidance published for hospitality and leisure sector sets out how organisations can keep a secure, short-term record of staff … Continue reading Public asked to leave a name and number with venues to help stop the spread of COVID-19
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) Have you furloughed some staff and anticipate applying for the CJRS grant? You need to ensure that you have online access for your PAYE scheme, or utilise your authorised tax filing agent (referred to as a 64-8 authorised agent who will also be regulated for Anti-Money Laundering). Setup of … 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 have been temporarily adjusted due to coronavirus (COVID-19). This is to make it easier for employers... These changes apply from 30th March 2029 and will end when the crisis is over. Normally employers would need to: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-right-to-work-checks Conducting a right to work check during the temporary COVID-19 measures Ask the worker … Continue reading Right to work checks adjusted #COVID19 #coronavirus
The application of the General Data Protection Regulations implies a number of rights that are placed in relation to the use of personal data. It also offers a right in some circumstance to be forgotten. Payroll and employments also have legal obligations in relation to employment law, right to work legislation, health and safety, use … Continue reading Does Payroll and HR need consent before sending data to HM Revenue and Customs or other government agencies?l”