Archives par année de publication: 2017

How procurement can turn GDPR into an opportunity

With an emphasis on third parties, GDPR makes data protection procurement’s problem. Data protection is – or at least should be – on every procurement professional’s mind. Supply Management looks at what it means for procurement. Leo Martin contributed to the discussion. “Contractual requirements The new regulation requires much tougher controls over what an organisation’s suppliers…

Criminal Finances Act: another change to the corporate legal landscape

While the Criminal Finances Act (CFA) makes no changes to the definition of tax evasion and avoidance, it does place a new burden on corporates, through the failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion offence. This will oblige companies to pay much closer attention to their tax and payment structures to ensure that they…

Why are companies finding the GDPR such a challenge?

The introduction of the GDPR requires a mind-set change for companies, and that is why it is proving such a challenging subject. The logic of the law is to redress the balance in power between companies and citizens. The law starts from the basis that current data protection laws have failed and companies have taken…

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How can speak-up systems be truly effective in complex global organisations?

GoodCorporation Business Ethics debate at the House of Lords – debate summary Building a truly effective speak-up system in a global organisation is extremely challenging. While a single reporting system may be desirable, how can such a system be devised and implemented when attitudes towards speaking out or whistleblowing vary dramatically from country to country?…

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Raising the bar on gambling controls

Imposing a record penalty package of over £7.8million on online gaming company 888 was a strong move by the Gambling Commission earlier this year. The action was taken following the discovery of serious failings in the company’s handling of vulnerable customers. While the majority of gamblers do so safely, the Gambling Commission estimates that more…