Businesses in the UK have to comply with various data laws in order to operate. A lack of compliance with any regulation – be it personal data protection or sector specific legislation – can result in reputational damage and/ or severe fines. To avoid putting your business at risk in any way, it pays to…
Good tax record retention is a key characteristic of any well-organised business or self-employed individual. Tax records provide objective evidence of financial activities and typically include payslips, invoices and receipts – amongst other types of document. Careful retention of these documents is important because Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can request a detailed account…
To ensure that company, customer and employee information is protected, businesses need to shred or destroy certain documents at specific times. Legislation is strict, and compliance with the Data Protection Act is key to avoid failing foul of the law. Organisation found to be in breach of this act can face a financial penalty of…
Efficient record keeping in schools is incredibly important – they are various types of documents and files these institutions must manage. There are strict guidelines about which documents should be retained, how long schools need to keep them and when and to whom they should make them available. Here’s a short guide to record keeping…
