With the introduction of GDPR come a few new terms, one of which is a ‘data controller’. This is the individual who is responsible for the use of personal information stored either on computer or in manual files. It is a responsible job with many requirements and is critical to the success of compliance to… Read more »
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Do you hold customer information?
It always amazes people when they realise how much information they are holding on to. While at home we tend to do a spring clean of unneeded items each year, when it comes to our business that is seldom the case. We fill up the shelves and drawers with files, magazines, dockets and random pieces… Read more »
Is Your Surgery Ready for GDPR?
If you have files on open shelves in your surgery you cannot comply with GDPR. Does your office look like this? You are leaving yourself open not only to data breaches but potential fines for non-compliance. GDPR Approaches With GDPR fast approaching all businesses must take a look at their current practices and make improvements… Read more »
Film and Media Archiving
Somebody remarked on a radio show recently that charity shops are the new ‘Extravision’. He went on to say that now when he was looking to entertain himself with a film or TV box set he simply went to his local charity shop and picked up a DVD for a euro. Going Digital The reason… Read more »
Sports Clubs and Data Control
There is much discussion around data protection in business at the moment especially with GDPR on the horizon. However, sometimes other organisations don’t realise that they too must consider the control of their data. Sports Clubs Many clubs, particularly ones for children sports, are run by a willing committee comprised of parents and helpers. While… Read more »
Valuable Real Estate for Consultants
According to a recent report from Daft, property prices were on average 9% more expensive at the end of 2017 compared to the previous year. When it comes to properties in certain areas of our capital city that figure would be even higher. With residential property prices so high it also has a knock on… Read more »
Free Up Space in Your Office
Is clutter getting in the way of your success? First impressions really do count and when you visit a potential new supplier or client you will automatically take in the surroundings of their office and make a judgement. It is human nature to see a pile of files and boxes and think ‘chaos’ and ‘unprofessional’…. Read more »
Why Medical Record Scanning is Important
As a GP the cases patients bring to you might surprise and challenge you but usually your office environment will remain the calm constant it has always been. However, what happens when a big change occurs? How will you cope and are your systems there to support you? Challenging Situations We have been working… Read more »
Top 5 Reasons to go Paperless
The other day a delivery guy called to the door with a parcel, I signed the screen of his tablet with a virtual pen. The following day an installer arrived at my home and tapped away on a screen as he went about his work. All transactions paperless – not one piece of paper in… Read more »
Does it really matter who scans my documents?
Whatever decision you are making for your business you want to make sure it is the right one. Sometimes is comes down to price and saving money, other times your decision is based on a range of factors. When it comes to outsourcing work you want to ensure you have the right partner. Not all… Read more »