Compliance Articles

1). Life Insurance and the Law. A layman's introduction. By : Michael Challiner
There are no laws in the UK that require a person to have life insurance. It’s an entirely voluntary insurance. About 40% of the UK's working population are covered by life insurance either through their own policy or via an arrangement through their employer. So the simple things first. You have to be a UK resident in order to buy a life insurance policy from a UK based insurance company.
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2). Six Rules for Great IT Project Success By : John Avellanet
Copyright 2006 John Avellanet Project delivery makes IT organizations credible. When IT “gets it right” at the project level, its ability to impact the financial results of a company increases and its leadership in providing strategic direction improves. Good project delivery is the key to unlocking the door from the back-office to the boardroom. And yet, according to a recent survey by Accenture, only 29% of IT projects are considered successful.
Article Related to: project management, project assurance, strategic planning, information technology, it, project tips, innovation, cio, compliance, program management, program assurance, managing large projects, business alignment, it strategic planning, leadership

3). Use of intranets / extranets for HIPAA compliance By : Intranet Guy
Collaboration among healthcare professionals, particularly in circumstances that require the sharing of confidential patient information, requires an intranet or extranet that offers enhanced security features. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has three major requirements: • Protect the privacy of individual health information • Provide.
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4). Enough shame the pain remains... When we learn better we do better... By : Monique Louise Hill
ENOUGH SHAME, THE PAIN REMAINS… WHEN WE LEARN BETTER, WE DO BETTER… At 16 I easily was attracted by the “New Age” and am past the Personal development stage and now into the Age of Enlightenment and the revelation that ‘WE ARE ONE’. For the last 2 years I have been working with the ‘effects’ of SHAME. Buried deep within the vulnerability of this be-ing I hold much pain from arrows skilfully arched into my heart.
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5). Tools For Sarbanes Oxley Compliance By : Joe Armstrong
The Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) has set in place some of the toughest corporate governance standards in the world. In light of the ongoing enforcement of such accountability legislation, the need for software solutions to help organizations manage the challenges associated with Sarbanes Oxley compliance is tremendous. There are a number of points to be considered when seeking out Sarbanes Oxley software.
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6). Sarbanes Oxley Act and Legal Risk for Companies By : George Lekatis
Sarbanes Oxley is not only the original Act, but also all the interpretations in the new (after Enron and World Com) legal and political context. There is no room to "forget" to include legal proceedings after Sarbanes Oxley. The Act imposes a number of new disclosure requirements designed to enhance visibility. - Disclosure of financial information prepared in accordance with (or reconciled to) generally accepted accounting principles.
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7). Business Ethics: Three Tips to Stay in Integrity with Yourself By : Sally Rhys
With all the ethical misdeeds abounding in the world today, here are three simple things you can do to toe the ethical line.
Article Related to: integrity, ethics, business, career, corporate, compliance

8). Business Ethics: Five Things You Need to Know By : Sally Rhys
Learn about five common issues in business ethics and avoid an ethical misstep.
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9). Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) Explained By : Sandra Noble
There is a new twist on the old saying "waste not, want no". The United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) are mandating anti-waste, anti-pollution and environmentally friendly measures in regards to electronics. To avoid a want / lack of business in Europe, its best to understand what WEEE is all about.
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10). Complying With UK & EU Country WEEE Electronic Recycling Directive By : Sandra Noble
Improper disposal of electronic and electrical waste can be hazardous to the environment and to business profitability. Although proper disposal may be costly, the inability to expand globally may have an even more detrimental financial impact. Find out what it takes to do business in Europe, China and beyond.
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11). 3 Things Businesses Need to Know About Email Compliance By : Richard Bliss
New laws are making it important for business to understand what their requirements are concerning email compliance
Article Related to: compliance, email, retention, hipaa, sox

12). Policies And Procedures Can Save You Money, Time And Possibly Expensive Claims By : Paul Phillips
HR policies and procedures may not sound too exciting but they can enhance your professionalism and improve the performance of your business.
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13). Techniques For RoHS Class Compliance By : Sandra Noble
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC is a directive of the European Parliament. It restricts the use of six hazardous materials in the manufacture and sale of various electrical and electronic equipment in the European Union. The materials are lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium (VI), PBB (poly-brominated biphenyls) and PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl ethers).
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14). What Manufacturers Need To Know About WEEE: The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive By : Sandra Noble
Manufacturers have obligations that go beyond the production of electrical and electronic equipment. If they are doing business in the United Kingdom or the European Union (EU), manufacturers must make it convenient for consumers to dispose of that equipment in an environmentally friendly way. And the manufacturers are on the hook for the costs.
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15). The RoHS Lead Free Directive and How to Comply By : Sandra Noble
Health hazards caused by discarded electrical and electronic products are an increasing reality worldwide. The danger arises mainly from lead in components, though other materials may also be toxic. The RoHS directive is one of the affirmative actions used to protect the environment, established by the European Union (EU).
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16). Breakthrough Employees or How Does Our Company Get To Where We Want To Go? By : Jack Deal
Breakthrough employees can take your company up to the next level. They are quirky and sometimes hard to please but if you can get them engaged and on your team watch out.
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