What's in a name?
Data security risk is a real risk for charities, says Gillian Hood. She sets out some practical steps to reduce it...
Over the last year or so, there have been many high-profile cases regarding data losses, stemming from weaknesses surrounding organisational controls over data security. To date, no major charities have been caught out; however it is only a matter of time. Charities hold a lot of personal data, they are in the public domain, and operate similar processes to the rest of the economy. The focus of this article is to help you prevent your charity being the next unwelcome headline.
Author: Gillian Hood
Gillian Hood is a director who has more than 20 years’ experience in a business advisory capacity, with specific knowledge gained from corporate governance, project and risk management, accounting and auditing, including IT. She has worked across a range of service sectors and is a Certified Information Systems Auditor and a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
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