Becky Hall and Sofia Carroll, our two Information Governance Managers, look at the potential copyright and data protection issues that can arise in reproducing old photographs. If you are an organisation with a collection of old photographs, you might wonder if there are any barriers to using them online. We explain why you will need […]
By Becky Hall, Information Governance Manager Ensuring compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and data protection laws is crucial for any marketing campaign. The key to this is obtaining clear and unambiguous consent from individuals before contacting them for marketing purposes. When looking at the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) website and the […]
By Becky Hall, Information Governance Manager Recently several cyber-attacks have been reported on in the news, highlighting the disruptive impact that these attacks have on the services that organisations provide. A cyber-attack that took place over the recent half term resulted in a school in Essex having to close to some of their year groups for […]
Human factors unveiled: Investigating hidden causes of data breaches: it’s not just about the individual! By Becky Hall, Information Governance Manager Naomi Korn Associates were delighted that Becky Hall, Information Governance Manager presented at the IRMS (Information Records Management Society) annual conference which took place from the 12th to the 14th of May 2024. The […]
Naomi Korn Associates is delighted to have formed a new partnership with the Information and Records Management Society (IRMS). Training Partnership with IRMS The partnership will enable Naomi Korn Associates to support IRMS members by providing a range of training courses across copyright, data protection and other areas of information law compliance. Naomi Korn, Founder […]
On Saturday 28 October 2023, the British Library was affected by a significant ransomware cyber-attack that compromised many the library’s online systems. The British Library has recently chosen to published a report about the cyber-attack stating that “Our hope is that doing this will help other organisations to plan and protect themselves against attacks of […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of cultural heritage, one of the most pressing challenges is ensuring that the digitisation, management, and commercialisation of collections adhere to legal and ethical standards. This year, Naomi Korn Associates is delighted to be part of the Museums & Heritage Show, ready to illuminate the path for institutions navigating these complex […]
The Naomi Korn Associates team is delighted to be exhibiting at the Museums & Heritage Show on 15th and 16th May 2024. Our team have proudly supported the cultural heritage sector since 2003. Over the years, our organisation has grown and developed, enabling our support to reach more of the cultural heritage community, who care […]
Naomi Korn Associates is delighted to have gained CPD accreditation on a range of training courses, becoming a CPD UK Member organisation. We are thrilled to announce that a range of our training courses, covering data protection and copyright, have now received official Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation. This is a significant milestone for us […]
By Becky Hall, Information Governance Manager, Naomi Korn Associates Biometric systems can be useful tools when applied with due consideration for the individuals involved, and the associated privacy risks. Biometric systems include fingerprint scanner, iris scanners and facial recognition technology that is sometimes used in CCTV systems. A practical application of this technology can be seen in […]
Naomi Korn Associates is thrilled to announce that booking is open for our new 2024 certified training programme. Our specialist team has been working behind the scenes to devise a comprehensive, programme of courses in Copyright, Data Protection and Information Governance. Our courses are for anyone working in the cultural, heritage, health, information, education, government, […]
By Becky Hall, Information Governance Manager, Naomi Korn Associates Data Privacy Day is celebrated on the 28th January to raise awareness around privacy and data protection best practices as it isn’t just for organisations to consider. It is a good time to think about the ways in which you keep your personal data safe and check […]
