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As pretty much everyone is aware, new data protection legislation comes into force in the form of the GDPR on 25 May 2018. For social landlords, it is clear that it's not just tenants and employees that they need to be aware of in terms of data protection and compliance with GDPR.
A study commissioned by the Employee Ownership Association and the Co-operative Development Scotland has found that more than half of people trust employee-owned (EO) businesses more than non-EO businesses, and a similar number believe it would be better for the economy if more business were owned by their employees. Could employee ownership work for you?
GDPR stands for the General Data Protection Regulation, which is the new data protection regime being rolled out across the EU. What this actually means is that the way in which organisations process personal data needs to be reviewed in line with the new requirements under the GDPR. Here are our Top 10 Tips to get ready for the GDPR.
The Fundraising Preference Service (FPS), which enables members of the public to set out their wishes regarding fundraising contact from charities, has been launched. The FPS only operates in relation to charities registered in England with the Fundraising Regulator. Here was also look at the regulations which apply in Scotland.
A Scottish Government report on extending coverage of the Freedom of Information rules to Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) showed that that the majority of responses were in favour. So, RSLs should consider taking steps in order to prepare. Here's a guide to what it means, and our top tips.