Data protection report."All organisations must make themselves and their employees aware of data protection and its related legislation. If not, they face potential compensation payouts, fines and, in certain circumstances CIRCUMSTANCES, evidence. The particulars which accompany a fact. 2. The facts proved are either possible or impossible, ordinary and probable, or extraordinary and improbable, recent or ancient; they may have happened near us, or afar off; they are public or , even imprisonment Imprisonment See also Isolation. Alcatraz Island former federal maximum security penitentiary, near San Francisco; “escapeproof.” [Am. Hist.: Flexner, 218] Altmark, the German prison ship in World War II. [Br. Hist. , according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. `Data Protection - A Working Guide', a joint report by IT analyst Butler Group and Walker Morris Solicitors. Butler Group believes that everyone that comes into contact with personal data in the workplace must understand the implications of data protection legislation. Staff involvement is the key to effective management and can best be implemented through clear, accessible policies and structured training. Tim Jennings Tim Jennings (born December 24, 1983) is a current American football cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts. He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Jennings played college football at the University of Georgia. , Research Director at Butler Group, says: "A recent London Chamber of Commerce survey showed that 44% of firms had no policies for staff use of e-mail or the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the . Such companies face potential legal action if breach of any Data Protection Act occurs. Therefore, managers with responsibility for data protection issues must take the appropriate steps to become fully aware of data protection legislation and implement appropriate data protection policies within their organisations." He continues: `Many senior IT managers perceive data protection legislation as a bureaucratic bu·reau·crat n. 1. An official of a bureaucracy. 2. An official who is rigidly devoted to the details of administrative procedure. bu burden, but Butler Group believes that good practice in the handling of information can actually benefit the day-to day running of the business, as well as-reducing the risks that the organisation may be exposed to through non-compliance." The legislation is wide-ranging in its impact on all organisations and from 24 October 2001, personal data which previously fell outside the remit To transmit or send. To relinquish or surrender, such as in the case of a fine, punishment, or sentence. An individual, for example, might remit money to pay bills. TO REMIT. To annul a fine or forfeiture. 2. of the Data Protection Act, such as manual data organised in filing systems, will also become subject to its provisions. In addition, all organisations handling personal data (which includes information about employees) must have a current registration or notification in place with the Information Commissioner. Failure to do so will be a criminal offence OFFENCE, crimes. The doing that which a penal law forbids to be done, or omitting to do what it commands; in this sense it is nearly synonymous with crime. (q.v.) In a more confined sense, it may be considered as having the same meaning with misdemeanor, (q.v. . About the Report The definitive document is clearly structured, and provides the tools that will enable an organisation to understand the effects of the law, and to adopt and maintain an effective data protection policy that will help to ensure compliance. Each of the 15 chapters concludes with a series of action points and tips, and the Report includes comprehensive range of sample documents and policies. www.butlergroup.com |
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