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Steve Mellings explains why the most critical part of GDPR compliance is the approach to data protection itself
For the NHS, managing data is absolutely essential to maintain the integrity of patient records. The UKSSA explains why
James Kelly, chief executive of the BSIA, discusses some of the key considerations when securing information destruction services
Steve Mellings, of the Asset Disposal & Information Security Alliance, discusses the problems facing data diposal and how it should be managed.
A major part of any healthcare organisation’s security plan should be its commitment and capacity to protect the secure information and data relating to its patients and staff. The BSIA’s Stephen Ellis explains how
The recent government push towards the centralisation of NHS data into a network of regional centres through the ‘accredited safe havens’ scheme has thrown information maintenance within the health sector into the forefront of public discussion, writes the BSIA’s James Kelly
Careless disposal of confidential information, such as patient and staff records, or financial documents, can be detrimental to a healthcare establishment if the information finds its way into the wrong hands, says the British Security Industry Association’s chief executive James Kelly
Daniel Hawtin, managing director of The Shredding Alliance explains the steps that need to be taken to procure a cost effective shredding supplier without the risk of compromising security levels
Responsible for plenty of sensitive patient information, the health sector is not immune to the consequences brought on by ineffective confidential waste disposal, writes Russell Harris, chairman of the BSIA’s Information Destruction Section
Daniel Hawtin, of The Shredding Alliance, explains how choosing the right supplier for confidential document disposal can combine the highest level of security with time and cost savings
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UK Building Regulations highlight toxic gas and smoke from layers of paint built up over multiple redecorations as a major cause of permanent ill health or death in a building fire.
Their concern rose with discovery the flame retardant paints most widely used paint along escape routes have been ones which to this day counter-productively use emission of heavy toxic gas to smother flames which rapidly spread along walls if layers of paint delaminate in a fire.
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Northwich’s Victoria Infirmary (VIN) Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has enabled more patients
Adveco, the commercial hot water specialist, announces the launch of live metering of domestic ho
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Sarah Greenslade, public affairs and communications officer at the British Parking Association looks at some of the problems and innovations in healthcare parking
It’s easy to assume that the comms team is there to handle press enquiries and the occasional social media storm – but the reality is that strategic communications can make a measurable impact across the entire organisation, from operational to financial, when done properly
