information security

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DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY AUDIT

The Information Commissioner has had their powers extended to include fines of up to £500,000.

Why is this service required?

The Data Protection Act authorises the Information Commissioner to determine whether the data controller has complied or is complying with the data protection principles. The Information Commissioner can impose a requirement on the data controller to submit to a compulsory audit.

What is this service?

Aston Information Security audits:-

       Provide independent assurance

       Verify that the 'data protection' system works and is effective

       Provides a measurement of compliance

       Identifies risks - mitigations and threats

       Increase awareness of data protection among staff

We offer Website Data Protection and Privacy Audit which assess your website by reviewing the flows, access to data, the amount of data collected, the marketing of services, the privacy policy and the level of Data Protection compliance.

Customer Benefits

Companies need to have an effective means of monitoring, reviewing and auditing their compliance with legislation.

By mapping and recording the flow of your company's personal data, from cradle to grave, it is possible to identify non-compliance issues with the Data Protection Act.

Data Protection Audits provide your company assurances in its level of compliance with the Data Protection Act as well as a framework for maintaining and improving compliance against the Act, using the BS 10012 standard.

Contact us to find out more.