Scrutton Bland Charity Newsletter

Later this year the introduction of new General Data Protection Regulation (or GDPR) will come into force. The proposed changes to the way that all organisations and charities can gather, store and use staff, volunteer, client and donor data will bring the UK into line with a new European standard. Whilst some had hoped that Brexit would give us a ‘get out clause’, the need for a common set of standards across all territories, both within Europe and the USA is required in a world where organisations work across international borders and exchange data. Although some details of GDPR are yet to be clarified, from 25 May 2018 the new regulations will apply, so it is vital that charities are prepared. Paul Goddard Head of Internal Audit and Risk at Scrutton Bland explains how the new rules will require all charities to review their data processing policies.

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