Insights from the experts: 13 January 2023

Data Protection In Perspective: How will the ICO create a level playing field for data protection by 2025?

As reinforced in its 3-year strategy 'ICO 2025', the ICO wants to create a level playing field for data protection by promoting transparency and providing regulatory certainty. Meanwhile, we continue to keep an eye on relevant developments at the international level.

In our first In Perspective blog of 2023, Lindsey Domingo , Senior Director at Xcina Consulting, discusses the regulatory actions against the Department for Education and lead generation companies, the updated Direct Marketing guidance, and the draft EU – US adequacy decision.

What are the implications for UK businesses and individuals? Read on to learn more and subscribe.

Xcina on Security: Is PCI DSS on your radar for 2023?

While companies and vendors that use payment card transactions have until March 2025 to demonstrate compliance with the new standards on?PCI DSS v4.0,?Xcina Consulting?are preparing organisations and providing perspective for the transition now.??Non-compliance could result in restrictions on taking payments and loss of customer confidence in your operations.?Taking the necessary precautions will help to secure the data of your business and customers from?#malware?threats and?#ransomware?attacks.

Is PCI DSS on your radar for 2023? Start your audit.

Regulation in focus: The New Consumer Duty

The introduction of the new Consumer Duty regulation brings a step change in how Financial Services firms approach Regulatory Compliance. How do the crosscutting rules and outcomes underpin the new Principle 12.?Learn more about how to prepare your firm for the FCA's requirements in our latest blog on Consumer Duty.

... And in our final piece on new #ConsumerDuty series we reviewed Governance and Accountability considerations for firms.??The #FCA's guidance provides an overview of the types of data firms can use to measure and track progress to maintain a firm focus on delivering positive outcomes, this is a welcome move given that data is central to the operation of the Duty.??Learn more about the core elements in devising your approach to monitoring, management information and the timetable?for implementation.

How is your organisation navigating these and other key announcements??Bookmark key dates from our UK Regulatory Reporting Calendar to ensure you stay ahead and keep informed. Learn more about what it means and how to prepare your firm for the FCA's requirements.

Live Events in 2023

PCI London in 2023

“With the evolution and development of wireless technologies showing no sign of abating, companies must also stay alert to the fact that PCI compliance is ongoing.”?[Financier Worldwide]

Help us understand your current position. Meet Xcina Consulting on Wednesday 25th January 2023. Visit our stand at Park Plaza Hotel?in Victoria, London, SW1V 1EQ.?Find out more >>

Navigate the complex world of PCI DSS compliance to help secure your customers payment card information.

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