Monthly Archives: October 2017

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    Oct 17

GDPR – Data Subjects’ Rights (Part 2)

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Data subjects’ rights is, perhaps, one of the most widely misunderstood aspects of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Data Protection Act (1998), DPA, provides many rights to individuals and the GDPR can be seen as clarifying and extending those rights.

The GDPR provides the following rights for individuals:

  1. The right to be informed
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    Oct 17

Taking Care of IT

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Looking after our clients

Looking after our clients well, is something which we take very seriously, at Smarter Technologies. This is something which Adam, our apprentice, agrees with and like the rest of the team, he believes that regular maintenance visits and face-to-face contact with our clients is an incredibly important part of good …

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    Oct 17

GDPR – Data Subjects’ Rights (Part 1)

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Data subjects’ rights is, perhaps, one of the most widely misunderstood aspects of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Data Protection Act (1998), DPA, provides many rights to individuals and the GDPR can be seen as clarifying and extending those rights.

The GDPR provides the following rights for individuals:

  1. The right to be
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    Oct 17

GDPR – Opportunity or Threat?

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During a recent meeting with some associates we got to talking about the GDPR – most thought that the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is a major threat to their organisation’s ability to function! I think that we should see the GDPR as more of an opportunity and not as a threat at …

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    Oct 17

On the road again – The Big Bolton Conversation

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October 2017 is going to be a busy month for Smarter Technologies. On Tuesday, 17th October 2017 8am – 1pm, we are going to be a featured supplier at the Big Bolton Conversation expo at the Bridge Conference Centre, in Bolton.   Over 200 local business people are expected to attend the event over the …

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    Oct 17

GDPR – Controller or Processor – What to do now?

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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to ‘controllers’ and ‘processors’. The definitions are broadly the same as under the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) – the controller says how and why personal data is processed and the processor acts on the controller’s behalf. If you are currently subject to the DPA, it is likely …

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Sharon HamerSharon HamerThe Housing Link (2003)
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Andrew JennerAndrew JennerRCD Leaflets
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Lynne SprigingsLynne SprigingsBolton Young Persons Housing Scheme
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David Lackner-SmithDavid Lackner-SmithThe Sanctuary Trust
It’s great being able to rely on such prompt service from Smarter Technologies, it really gives us peace of mind knowing that our IT support is provided by a team that will go the extra mile.
Graham EvansGraham EvansThe Housing Link (2003)
We have a tight budget and Smarter Technologies has enabled us to ‘work smarter’ and provide fast assistance to those who need it. It has played an integral role in the success of this charity.
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I want to pass on the thanks received today from across all parts of the YMCABC teams about how robust the IT systems have been. We have had to get to grips with remote working and with this pandemic it has come into its own.
Bill LeesBill LeesThe Housing Link (2003)
Smarter Technologies make so many complicated things sound clear and understandable in a way that I completely understand.
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