Dear All,The Hampstead branch is meeting again this month - you are all warmly invited to our next meeting:
Our members in Hampstead will be meeting again in September for a branch meeeting and we will be delighted if you could join us.
We will be joined by Francis McInerny, who will be delivering a presentation on 'Data Protection.'
Purpose of the Data Protection Act - Data privacy, penalties, ‘subject access rights’Key Definitions: Processing of personal data - Computer processing of electronic information, manual processing of paper records - The eight principles Key Definitions: Data controllers and data processors - Running your own business vs. outsourced bookkeeping/payroll function for client - Examples of outsourced call centre, marketing companies, payroll service provider, work sub-contracted from a firm of accountantsRegistration - ‘Notifying’ the Information Commissioner’s Office - Data controllers, exemptions NB accountancy practices (who have been fined!), data from credit reference agenciesData Security Obligations - Seventh Principle and ICO's latest guide for small businesses - Laptops, Memory Sticks and ‘The Cloud’; data moved/stored outside the EULetters of Engagement - the DPA requires of clients in respect of their data processorsQ & A
Dear All,Just a reminder to book your place for the Hampstead Branch Meeting on 19th September next week.Hope to see you all there!Regards,Meena
