Contains a series of risk management guides (RMGs). Each RMG identifies five key priorities for that particular area of risk and gives the heads-up on why each is a priority area. Each priority is then explained in further detail in the main body of the RMG, including a series of mini-checklists that suggest action points.
Having a clear understanding of the nature of competition law compliance and the associated risks and challenges for businesses is the necessary first step to getting effective compliance arrangements in place. This subtopic will help organisations with this.
Our GDPR compliance topic gives an overview of the important features of the UK General Data Protection Regulation and sets out where the specific regulatory detail can be found. It includes a host of practical guidance, precedents, flowcharts and checklists to assist busy compliance professionals.
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Labour practices code of conduct[[Insert organisation’s name] supports the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the fundamental...
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