Penalties should be addressed, and made known prior to a violation occurring. A designated officer will be directly responsible for the design, compliance, training and implementation of the established company code of ethics. One common way of monitor such is through an anonymous hotline system, in which employees may call at any time to report a violation of any type or degree without fear of retaliation. This information should be provided at the time of training, and its use encouraged
1. Why do those who manage business document design and development need to understand relevant legislative and regulatory provisions including those relating to anti-discrimination and privacy laws? Those who manage business document design and development ned to understand the relevant legislative and regulatory provisions including those relating to anti-discrimination and privacy laws as there are numerous legislative provisions which require specified text to be inserted into standard documents and they need to ensure requirements such as these are taken into account with the design and development of documents. Anti-discrimination and privacy laws are important to take into account when designing and developing business documents as Australian laws states everyone has the right to be treated equally irrespective of age, race, sex, pregnancy, marital status and disability. There are also laws protecting the collection, use, storage and disclosure of personal information so all staffs personal and private information needs to be stored securely where only authorized personnel can access and view this information.
Access to private information will be limited to authorized persons whose job responsibilities require it, as determined by an appropriate approval process, and to those authorized to have access by state or federal law. Access is given through the establishment of a unique account in accordance with account request procedures. Users are expected to become familiar with and abide by Bloom policies, standards and guidelines for appropriate and acceptable usage of the networks and systems. All users will have access to expectations, knowledge, and skills related to information security. Every user must maintain the confidentiality of information assets even if technical security mechanisms fail or are absent.
Anyone holding personal data for other purposes is legally obliged to comply with this Act, subject to some exemptions. The Act defines eight data protection principles. It also requires companies and individuals to keep personal information to themselves and not
Any information or actions we apply need to comply with in the law and logically with our society we are doing business with. (Sullivan) Conflict of interest We must not work with or provide information to any parties that are in the same type of businesses now of in future of those clients with whom we are under contract. Quality We must maintain the quality of what we do through constant ongoing review with our clients, outcomes, activities and the cost-effectiveness of all activities. We must have regular review meetings and progress reports to ensure assurance of quality when dealing with clients business. (Sullivan) Conduct We must be clear and open and non judge-mental when giving information to clients in a professional business like manner to ensure information provided is biases’ based for the client at hand.
Pass 5 There are many different legal issues and Acts that relate to the way that a business uses its information. One example of this is the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) which is an Act of Parliament. It controls how your personal information is used by organisations, businesses or the government. Everyone responsible for using data has to follow strict rules called ‘data protection principles’. They must make sure the information is: * used fairly and lawfully * used for limited, specifically stated purposes * used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive * accurate * kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary * handled according to people’s data protection rights * kept safe and secure * not transferred outside the UK without adequate protection http://www.rac.co.uk/privacy-policy The RAC follows the rules laid out in the Data Protection Act 1998 by only using the data submitted to them by customers for the purpose that is was submitted for, for example health data for your registration under the Motability Scheme.
Security measures will be put in place at each location including anti-virus and removal of hazardous programs. Personal information will have maximum security, only being transferred around on the VPN. Firewalls will be put in place to further protect any information that could potentially be compromised. Conclusion There are several steps involved with the development process that Smith Consulting will be responsible for. Each step must be thoroughly tested and conducted with professionalism.
As a member there are certain criteria and professional standards that we must uphold. CPAs have auditing and assurance standards that must be followed to ensure valid and accurate information from company to company. Pronouncements are often issued to keep all CPAs informed on industry changes. Compilation and review standards provide the same value as auditing standards, to ensure services are provided in a similar fashion by all CPAs. Other attestation standards include specific guidance on other attestation services, again to ensure each CPA practices applicable accounting procedures.
Assignment “Devise a list of guidelines for staff to follow when completing records of clients” Following the six principles of the Caldicott Report which clarifies the need to protect and respect patients /clients privacy, identity and confidentiality at all times re: their medical history/diagnoses/Care and Treatment. These are following are guidelines based on the Caldicott Report, that I would recommend for staff to follow when completing clients records. * “Justify the purpose”: Client’s identifiable information that is used within the organisation should only record what is required, it must be accurate and clearly written, up to date, relevant and regularly reviewed by a senior member of staff. * “Do not use identifiable information unless it is absolutely necessary”: When recording information write only what is necessary and be aware that the client or advocate can access their records if they wish. * “Use the minimum necessary re patient’s identifiable information”: Where the use of patient’s identifiable information is considered to be essential, only record relevant information that is required or requested.
The 1998 Act covers information or data stored on a computer or an organised paper filing system about living people. The really basic way it works is by: 1. setting up rules that people have to follow 2. having an Information Commissioner to enforce the rules It does not stop companies storing information about people. It just makes them follow rules. The Eight Principles of Data Protection –The Rules to be followed For the personal data that controllers store and process: 1. It must be collected and used fairly and inside the law.