Microsoft Office is the most important software program used in workplaces across the globe. nesma has launched a new suite of courses to help you use this software to your advantage! More than 1.2 billion people from 140 countries use it in 107 different languages. The software allows businesses to carry out a huge variety of …
The Northern Conference is to be held in Durham on Tuesday 15 May. The CIM Northern Conference is now in its eighth year and offers exceptional learning and networking opportunities. This years’ theme is ‘Marketing horizons’, and will be looking at current marketing best practice and what is around the corner. There will be two keynotes, …
The GDPR Fundamentals standard offers businesses the opportunity to obtain external recognition of their GDPR management system and has been written using the principles of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679). And here’s 8 reasons why it’s a good idea! 1. The GDPR Fundamentals standard is actively monitored by the Department of Digital, …
If you process any personal data, then you need to understand the implications of GDPR. This might mean that you have a website, promote yourself through email marketing or that you employ staff. No matter what size your company is, you need to comply with this regulation. There is no shortage of advice on GDPR, …
While preparations for the GDPR dominate the headlines, it’s not the only change in the digital landscape. The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR) – AKA the cookie law – currently sets out the rules on electronic communications, including nuisance calls and messages, cookies and the provision of internet or telecoms services. GDPR and …
But internal communications come a close second. During every change in your organisation, you need to help people understand the long-term goals. The old mantra of communicate, communicate, communicate still stands as you can never do enough. Tell people what you’re going to do, then do it, then tell them what you’ve done. Although this …
nesma now has a total of 39 commendations received from CIM since 2013 for our delivery of marketing, communications and digital modules for CIM and CAM from Level 3 to Level 6. In February, as a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Study Centre, nesma celebrated the end of a successful term with 70 papers, eleven …
Do you collect information which could be used to have an unfair adverse effect on an individual if it was shared? With the development of digital platforms and devices, individuals may not even be aware information about them is being collected. For example their location, records of purchases or online activity which infers health status …
GDPR differs to DPA with increased mandatory regulations and more accountability. Every business needs to consider how the GDPR will affect them and to start planning for it now, as this is not a process that can be achieved overnight. GDPR legislates as to how businesses gather, use and retain personal data about individuals who …
GDPR is something that every company needs to take seriously, even if they think they will not directly be affected right now. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) comes into place on 25 May 2018. It is the new regulation seeking to improve the security and transparency of data protection, replacing the …