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| Data protection |
Virtually every organisation in the UK is affected by the new Data
Protection Act 1998 (DPA98). Our approach is to help organisations
continue to use personal data within the guidelines of the Act. Our approach
- training and awareness - an essential tool to help
achieve a broad range of objectives in relation to DPA98:
introduction to the Act, organisation and management, human resource
management, contract and procurement management and monitoring of
employees.
- health check - using a structured approach, this
service provides a clear and concise picture of your organisation's
information processing, key risk areas and prioritised
recommendations. The audit has the option to include the management
framework, CCTV and HR modules described below.
- management framework - looks at the organisation's
overall corporate framework for compliance i.e. the high level
policies and procedures that support the management of DPA98
compliance. Includes the role of the Data Protection Officer, the
presence and effectiveness of DPA98 policies, procedures and
guidelines, system procurement and development, manual files,
security policies, and awareness and training.
- CCTV - using the Commissioner's Code of Practice and
our own practical experience, this identifies key risks from the use
of CCTV and helps you to implement corrective measures. This can be
carried out as part of a health check or as a stand-alone service to
address specific client needs.
- human resources - a key element of your exposure to
non-compliance with the requirements of DPA98 will arise from the
way you collect and use personal information about your employees.
Amtec helps you to assess the risks of your HR working practices by
benchmarking your activities against the mandatory and optional
standards in the HR code.
- implementation support - the implementation of agreed
changes, either from an Amtec or client-based review.
| Benefits of our approach These include: - a risk-based approach directly based on the 1998 Data Protection
Act and incorporates the Information Commissioner's guidance.
- allows management to contrast divergences between set policies and
the actual practice within the organisation.
- includes best practice, methods and tools (including aan audit
tool) to help organisations assess the effect of DPA98 on their business
operations.
- helps clients to implement solutions to achieve a cost-effective
level of compliance using an achievable plan and realistic budget.
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