The Data Protection Commission states that a Data Controller is the individual or the legal person who controls and is responsible for the keeping and use of personal information on a computer or in structured manual files. Access Control When it comes to the security of personal data it is their duty to limit the access to… Read more »
How ISO 27001 helps with GDPR
GDPR is now part of the lives of all Irish businesses. Not only are we aware of its existence, most organisations have now implemented changes to work towards compliance. Datascan were always conscious of data protection regulations and we saw GDPR coming on the horizon some years ago and knew it was time to get… Read more »
This Day Forward Scanning
Digital transformation is using the technology available today to improve workflows in order to make a business more efficient. Leveraging this new technology will give a business a competitive edge and improve their chances of having a successful business future. Document Scanning One of many digital technologies being implemented today is document scanning. That is… Read more »
ISO 27001 certified for Data Protection
The surprisingly low cost of storing information electronically has meant that businesses are holding increasing amounts of personal information. While it has been shown that these types of digital files are more secure than paper file storage, there will always be a concern about their protection. This is particularly interesting with data protection being high… Read more »
Health & Safety Documents
Last year in Ireland there were 47 work-related deaths. The authorities continue to work hard to reduce these numbers and many businesses have introduced protocols and standards to improve safety. The HSE complete nearly 10,000 inspections and investigations under safety, health and chemicals legislation each year. As a result of these visits they will issue… Read more »
Document Scanning for the Pharma Industry
According to the IDA, the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices and Diagnostics combined as a sector directly employs 30,000 people in Ireland. 75 pharmaceutical companies operate in Ireland and 10 of the top 10 world’s pharmaceutical companies are based here. High Standards With such a thriving industry comes the expected regulations and standards that must be… Read more »
It’s the ‘People’ Manager not the HR Manager
It’s funny how time can change not only the way we do business but also the business terms we use every day. Back in the olden days of metal filing cabinets and typewriters we had the Personnel Manager. As the modern office evolved they became the Human Resources (or HR) Manager. Humans as a resource… Read more »
Document Scanning for Enterprise
Many of today’s enterprises started off as a small business with a big idea. Through hard work and innovation these Irish companies have grown significantly in a short period of time. With this growth comes additional pressures and challenges, one of which can be organising all business information into one system. Each organisation will have… Read more »
Document Scanning for Not for Profit Agencies
Each non-profit organisation will have its own focus and objectives. There are always financial constraints and the requirement to prioritise each need as it arises. Scanning of documents may not even have been a consideration in the past. However, with GDPR and the possibility of an audit the organisation and its members need to consider… Read more »
Comprehensive Scanning Cover for Insurance Companies
Insurance companies help consumers manage their risk so why do some of them then go and leave themselves wide open to it? With much discussion around data protection and the sensitive nature of information that businesses hold, it is important to get it right. Much Paper In the insurance sector there is so much information… Read more »