Britain’s sole traders and micro business owners are the least likely to back-up company data safely, putting sensitive information at risk of loss or theft. more»

Following confirmation that on-demand taxi app Uber concealed a data breach affecting 57 million of its users, legal experts have suggested the company would have faced the harshest penalties of incoming data protection rules in 2018. more»

Whilst most business owners are now well aware of the importance of security, many are unaware that one of the biggest threats comes from their own employees. A surprising number are intentionally leaking company information. more»

By providing small firms with a data feed from their bank account to their accounting software, HSBC is expanding its bank feed service with a new online tool. more»

Updated privacy policies are a key requirement ahead of the introduction of GDPR laws on 25 May 2018, and business owners risking non-compliance could face regulatory action. more»

The Two Step Verification (2SV) procedure is a new HMRC online security measure that is similar to those used in online banking and is intended to reduce the risk of online tax accounts being hacked. more»

Small business owners won’t have missed talk of General Data Protection Regulation, but uncertainty is deepening over how they will meet the demands of a new data protection bill in the absence of substantial government guidance. more»

What chance do micro businesses and entrepreneurs have to protect against ransomeware attack? The answer is that they have a good chance, if they know what to do and what not to do. more»

To protect your business after a substantial loss of data, you need a clear plan to get back up and running in a set amount of time you are comfortable with and, most importantly, to make sure the plan has been tested. more»

Non-disclosure agreements (also known as NDAs or confidentiality agreements) can be used as tools to protect confidential information when you need to share it. more»