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Third Sector Charity trustee prosecuted and disqualified following embezzlement: OSCR takes action OSCR, the Scottish Charity Regulator, have appointed an interim judicial factor to the Dr Robert Malcolm Trust to manage the charity’s affairs due to evident misconduct within its administration.
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Business Services Slavery continues in the UK: Is the Modern Slavery Act 2015 fit for purpose? We look at the UK's largest modern slavery action, the effectiveness of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and proposed changes to the legislation.
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Third Sector OSCR continue to make progress with notifiable events regime: Trustees, take “note” For over 13 years, OSCR have regulated the Scottish charities sector and, throughout, have developed a clear approach towards the regulation of charities. As part of that approach, in 2016 OSCR introduced the notifiable events regime.
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GDPR ICO's second GDPR fine in as many days highlights importance of due diligence in acquisitions With a second fine in as many days, the ICO proposes to fine travel giant Marriott International Inc £99 million and, in the process, identifies how critical due diligence is when acquiring any business.
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- Last week saw two huge #GDPR fines issued by the #ICO in as many days - are your business's #security arrangements… https://t.co/Q2OpqWb1Uk 10 hours ago
- As a #probono service partner of @scvotweet, we are delighted to host their two upcoming events on the hot topic of… https://t.co/5J6ThWxQQW 10 hours ago
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- We were delighted to see our #Glasgow office packed out for our event last night with @CallyRussell @Mallzee! A hug… https://t.co/GXfXH4a74w 12/07/2019
- A reminder to #charity #trustees to undertake their duties diligently, as #OSCR takes action after a trustee is pro… https://t.co/p01krcDOMC 12/07/2019
- Does your business supply goods & services? As well as completing your own #ModernSlavery Statement, do you know wh… https://t.co/gokXQdjsgF 11/07/2019
- A #mustread if you are a #trustee of a #charity - this case highlights the importance of ensuring robust… https://t.co/MQwDqAn6Oz 11/07/2019
- How important is #duediligence in business #acquisitions? Turns out, very - particularly when the business being ac… https://t.co/SeM1misrPT 11/07/2019
- Are you involved in #socialenterprise? What are the key drivers that lead to adoption of one business structure ove… https://t.co/mBxJuqdVSv 11/07/2019
- Are you looking for a #legal #traineeship in 2021? At MacRoberts, our #trainees are given real responsibility & ind… https://t.co/rfn4noeK83 10/07/2019
- Are you a #charity #trustee? #OSCR's notifiable events regime, introduced in 2016, has seen 320 notifiable events r… https://t.co/UXeKtkhAk2 10/07/2019
- The second #GDPR fine in as many days: read more from @techmeerkat on the latest #ICO fine for Marriott, in a case… https://t.co/6Ol8VNYyWE 09/07/2019
- We are delighted to host @scvotweet upcoming #events on #safeguarding and #riskmanagement in #Edinburgh & #Dundee l… https://t.co/NkUSC1wYSn 09/07/2019
- Large #GDPR fines are now a reality in the UK as British Airways faces a huge fine following last year's… https://t.co/hQIGTP7MCR 08/07/2019
- Why is good #governance so important for #charities & #thirdsector organisations? @JulieMacR examines the case of a… https://t.co/hZbNVdZupS 08/07/2019
- Has your business suffered a personal #databreach? Recent fines issued by the #ICO highlight the importance of stri… https://t.co/bSSulfL9pC 08/07/2019
- Are you looking for a #job or #career change? Check out our current #vacancies in #commercial and #residential prop… https://t.co/QEMtSLkj3Z 08/07/2019
- Congratulations @marikaflawyer - enjoy the concert! https://t.co/TFgZoufWrV 05/07/2019
- The case for changing the #law is strong, according to @ScotCharityReg in its response to the Scottish Government's… https://t.co/fDEySHfh1y 05/07/2019
- What is life as a #traineesolicitor at MacRoberts really like? Find out what some of our current and past #trainees… https://t.co/4XCnnH2Y91 05/07/2019
