Staff and Your Data
Virtually every member of the UK workforce uses data of some kind. Since the enactment of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) in May 2018, more people are aware of how they use data, and of the ramifications of data misuse. However, there are still many risks involved with the use of data in the […]
Will GDPR affect charities?
The General Data Protection Regulation is coming into force from 25th May 2018. The new legislation will replace the Data Protection Act 1998. The GDPR seems to have been the topic of discussion for many months, yet some organisations still don’t know where they stand or how it affects them. Organisations that are not operating in the private […]
ACUTEC Untangles GDPR for Black Country Businesses
An IT Service Provider warned Black Country businesses of the data protection concerns that can arise without adequate cyber security at a recent workshop. Microsoft Gold Partner ACUTEC was invited to speak about the issue of GDPR at Sandwell College’s ‘Get Connected in Sandwell’ networking event in association with the University of Wolverhampton. Amy Staniszewski, […]
Questions to Ask Your IT Provider
Your IT and the support it receives is fundamental to your business. It’s what keeps the clock ticking. At the end of the day most work is now completed via a device. Think about it. How have you communicated with people today? How are you reading this blog? How are your team keeping track of […]
How to claim $5000 Azure credit for free
If you are a charity or non-profit organisation you may be able to claim $5000 Microsoft Azure credits per annum for free as a donation, alongside free or heavily discounted Office 365 licenses.
GDPR Workshop for the Midlands Manufacturing Industry
Businesses from the manufacturing industry in the Midlands are set to receive a rundown on GDPR in a workshop in December. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the new legislation being brought in by the EU on 25th May 2018. It will replace the Data Protection Directive of 1995 and increase the restrictions of how data […]
GDPR Workshop at the Library of Birmingham Sold Out
A GDPR workshop being held at the Library of Birmingham has had to halt any further bookings due to the level of demand. Microsoft and local IT Services Provider ACUTEC are working together to deliver the event for professionals in the Midlands. The workshop, designed specifically for charities and non-profit organisations, is being held at […]
What GDPR Means for the Manufacturing Industry
GDPR has become a bit of a buzzword in recent months. Everyone seems to be talking about it and at the same time no one seems to be talking about it. If you’re in business, you either know everything you can about it or have never heard of it. There are still businesses that have […]
A Guide to GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR has started to become a talking point for many organisations as they begin to consider the changes they need to make to be compliant with the new legislation. If you aren’t aware of GDPR, it is coming into play on 25th May 2018 to replace the Data Protective Directive and […]