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Data protection rules for businesses in recruiting staff, keeping staff records and using CCTV
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A form of IP that extends the protection of patented active ingredients present in pharmaceutical or plant protection products.
The Data Protection Act (DPA) controls how personal information can be used and your rights to ask for information about yourself
Apply the government secure email policy.
How to apply for and check protections from the reductions in lifetime allowance.
Rules and guidance on how HMPPS staff and third parties should handle and manage sensitive information related to a prisoner’s upcoming parole review.
For company directors, LLP members or people with significant control (PSCs) who are at serious risk and want to protect their personal information from the public.
How to choose data tools and infrastructure that are flexible, scalable, sustainable and secure.
New age ratings to be introduced on Relationships, Sex and Health Education content in schools to ensure it is appropriately and sensitively taught.
The UK is a world leader and innovator in cultural heritage protection and has taken concrete steps to safeguard some of humanity’s most valued cultural heritage.
This guide is to help you and your business understand issues around data protection and privacy. It is intended for organisations that provide online services likely to be accessed by children.
The government is working to protect UK citizens and businesses from the threats posed by poorly secured consumer connectable products (also known as 'IoT' or 'smart' devices.)
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
A review of the Official Secrets Acts to make sure Britain is safe in the 21st century.
Sets out special provisions for Crown development for dealing with security-sensitive information in planning applications.
Find out how to protect your details, how to report fraud and what HMRC does to help keep you safe online.
PHE's Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards provides radiological protection advice, services and training.
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