Blog

URM’s blog explores the practical benefits of by the Data (Use and Access) Act and how they may reduce the data protection compliance burden on organisations.

URM explains each control law firms must include in an information management and security policy that complies with the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.

URM’s blog explores how Cyber Essentials can help your legal practice enhance its security posture and achieve/maintain its SQM or Lexcel accreditation.

URM’s blog explores BC exercising, including why it is beneficial, the different types of exercises, when they should be conducted, and who should be involved.

URM’s blog explains Clause 8.3 of ISO 9001, its applicability, and the key considerations and practical steps required for conformance to this Clause.

URM’s blog explains the legal, regulatory & contractual controls in ISO 27001 & how they can be implemented in full conformance with the Standard.

URM explains the 8 information security management controls included within the ‘Organisational controls’ theme and how to prepare for an audit of each control

URM’s blog explores why the access controls in ISO 27001 matter, and how to implement each control in full conformance with both the Standard and best practice.

URM’s blog answers key questions about CE, focusing specifically on its technical requirements, use of BYOD, and how the scheme may change in the future.

URM’s blog explains the threat quantum computing poses to current encryption methods, how this may impact the PCI DSS, and how these challenges may be overcome.

URM’s blog explains the measures the Bill will introduce, the entities it will bring into regulatory scope & what the Bill could mean for your organisation.

URM’s blog explains the importance of the 5 supplier management controls in ISO 27001 & provides practical guidance on how to implement each control.

URM’s blog explains the GDPR’s requirements for privacy policies, the common mistakes organisations make with these policies & how to avoid them.

URM’s blog offers key advice on implementing the physical controls in Annex A of ISO 27001 and preparing for a successful physical controls audit.

URM’s blog breaks down the key data protection aspects to consider when sharing personal data with the police to ensure GDPR & Data Protection Act compliance.

URM’s blog explains the recent update to PCI DSS SAQ-A that has resulted in the removal of 2 new v4 requirements & the addition of new eligibility criteria.

URM’s blog breaks down the GDPR requirements around special category personal data and how organisations can avoid processing this data inadvertently.

URM’s blog explores Apple’s removal of its ADP tool following a dispute with the UK government & the ongoing struggle between privacy and law enforcement.

URM’s blog explores how AI can impact PCI DSS compliance, both in terms of the benefits it can provide and the challenges it may present.

URM’s blog offers key guidance on how to effectively implement technological controls in your organisation, the common challenges & how these can be overcome.

URM’s blog explains the differences between 4 types of technical security assessments and breaks down the benefits and drawbacks of each.

URM’s blog breaks down the fines issued by the ICO in 2024 for data protection breaches, highlighting emerging trends in their approach to enforcing compliance.

URM’s blog offers key advice and guidance on how to ensure your data processing practices facilitate not only regulatory compliance, but also customer trust.

URM’s blog discusses the significant cyber security risks faced by small & medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and how Cyber Essentials certification can help.

URM’s blog discusses the EU’s Digital Operation’s Resilience Act (DORA), explaining who it will apply to, its requirements, how it will be enforced, and more.

URM’s blog explains how to conduct information security risk assessments and implement risk treatments that are both efficient and ISO 27001 conformant.

URM’s blog provides a comprehensive breakdown of STAIRs, an upcoming information access standard for private sector social housing providers.

URM’s blog explains what ISO 13485, which organisations it applies to, its relationship with regulatory frameworks such as the UK and EU MDR, and much more.

URM’s blog highlights the growing threat to cyber security in the UK and the importance of the Cyber Essentials scheme in mitigating these risks.

URM’s blog discusses the GDPR and PECR requirements on cookies, common noncompliant practices & how you can ensure your approach to cookies is compliant.