Data Protection Act
What this law is about:
The Act requires organizations to protect personal data in ordnance with the regulations good practice of management.
That means preventing unauthorized and unlawful processing, loss or damage of personal information.
Who this law affects:
This rule applies to all marketing messages sent by electronic mail, regardless of who the recipient is.
The Turnbull Guidance
What this law is about:
Known as “Internal Control: Guidance for Directors on the Combined Code”, this regulation’s principal aim is to
encourage companies to identify and manage internal and external risk within their organizations.
IT security represents a major risk to business continuity. Security information management tools can help IT departments draw up
reports demonstrating management of information security and business continuity risk.
Who this law affects:
All companies listed on the UK Stock Exchange must implement the findings.
