In this issue we look at the next stage of the phased implementation of the Companies Act 2006 i(from 6 April 2008) -What are the main changes that will affect you?; a brief round-up of recent developments for landlords and tenants; Budget 2008; Freeth Cartwright’s The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work for 2008 award and details of how to enter a team for our Corporate Challenge bike ride!
Data Protection - New CCTV Code of Practice launched
Time to review your CCTV Practices
If your organisation uses CCTV or a similar device to record people then the attached article on the Information Commissioner’s new Code of Practice may be of interest.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a new Code of Practice for CCTV, setting out guidance for organisations using CCTV, on best practice for compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA).
The new Code aims to reflect recent developments in CCTV technology, and to put in place safeguards regarding its use. The Code is very different to the old one, which was published in 2000, so organisations using CCTV will have to review their policies and practices to ensure they remain compliant.
Here’s a brief overview of the new guide.
Companies Act 2006 - Part II
What you need to know!
In our last review we told you about the new Companies Act and outlined how it was likely to affect your business in 2007. In this review we answer some of the questions that you may have in preparation for 1st October when the next part of the Act becomes law.
Companies Act 2006
What does it mean for you in 2007?
The Companies Act 2006 (”the Act”) has been law since 8 November 2006 but it is not yet all in force - it is coming into force in stages. Some of it applied from January and April and parts of it will come into force on 1 October 2007,
6 April 2008 and 1 October 2008.
If you are a private company, what does it mean for you this year?