Data Protection tips for working from home

Written by Banner | Apr 30, 2020 12:30:53 PM

The current situation has seen an unprecedented number of employees working from home, including those who have rarely worked remotely before.

The information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has signalled that it will take the current circumstances into account when considering enforcement action under GDPR. However, the ICO will still expect employers to take appropriate action to protect information when working from home.

We know staying in touch with your team is your priority right now, so we’ve compiled a list of handy reminders to maintain data protection standards and remain compliant with GDPR.

Know what needs to be protected. Jot down a list of everything you do not want to fall into the wrong hands and determine a security process for each. Paper notebooks and folders. Company phone. Company computer. Portable hard drives. USBs. Contact lists. Customer lists. You probably have more than you think.
Use work provided devices to store and access work information wherever possible. Avoid storing work information on personal devices, unless authorised to do so.
Try to maintain a safe area when working from home to make it easier to hold confidential calls.
Don’t forget to tidy up papers and lock devices away at the end of the day.
Make sure any confidential documents are placed in secure storage boxes and are shredded if no longed required. Papers that cannot be disposed of should be securely stored until they can be returned to the workplace.
Position screens and papers so they cannot be read by others.
Be safer with passwords

Here’s a selection of products that will support you and your teams to remain GDPR compliant while working from home.

Product Name	Product Code	Product Description
Powershred	1155922	LX201 Black
Powershred	1155919	White
Rexel Momentum	1141232	X410-SL Slimline Cross-Cut Paper Shredder 2104573
Rexel Auto+	841-9168	60X Cross Cut Shredder Black
Verbatim Keypad Secure USB Drive	1155390	32Gb USB drive with AES 256-bit hardware encryption seamlessly protects all data on the drive in real time. The built-in keyboard is used to enter the passcode.
Verbatim Keypad Secure USB Drive	1155391	64Gb USB drive with AES 256-bit hardware encryption seamlessly protects all data on the drive in real time. The built-in keyboard is used to enter the passcode.
Verbatim Keypad Secure USB Drive	1155392	128Gb USB drive with AES 256-bit hardware encryption seamlessly protects all data on the drive in real time. The built-in keyboard is used to enter the passcode.
Verbatim Fingerprint Secure USB Drive	1109621/22/1156689	32Gb-64Gb and 128Gb versions available. AES 256-bit Biometric fingerprint scanner used to unlock device. Store multiple users fingerprints and one admin
Verbtaim Store n go keypad access external SSD drive	6012722	256Gb secure SSD drive (AES 256-bit) Enter your passcode to unlock device. Small, sleak and very light.
3M Black Privacy Filter	0990194	For Laptops 13.3in Widescreen 16:10 PF13.3W
Blackout LCD	956-6491	12.5in Widescreen Privacy Screen Filter SVL12.5W
3M Privacy Screen Filter	956-6491	13.3 inch Widescreen 16/9 98044050528
Fellowes PrivaScreen	0993558	Privacy Filter Widescreen 21.5in 4807002

Fellowes PrivaScreen	0993554	Privacy Filter 19 Inch 4800502
3M Black Privacy Filter	972-6746	For Laptops 12.5in Widescreen 16:9 PF12.5W9
Q-Connect Brown Storage Box	648-8548	335x400x250mm (Removable lid and cut out handles) KF21665
Bankers Box Storage Box	1510059	Large Grey (Pack of 10) 01810-FFLP
Fellowes Bankers Box	01880	System File Store Module 01880
Fellowes Bankers Box Transfer File	5373462	120mm Foolscap Grey (Pack of 10) 01805
Tyvek Envelope	1717213	324x229x38mm Gusset Peel and Seal White (Pack of 100) 755024
Tyvek B4A Envelope	8761966	330x250mm Pocket Peel and Seal White (Pack of 100) 556524
Tyvek Envelope	5648087	406x305x50mm Gusset Peel and Seal White (Pack of 100) 758124
Tyvek Envelope	5401751	324x229mm Pocket Peel and Seal White (Pack of 100) 555024
Tyvek Envelope	5272063	324x229x38mm Gusset Peel and Seal White (Pack of 20) 755024 P20
Tyvek Envelope	5839064	406x305mm Gusset Peel and Seal White (Pack of 20) 758124 P20
Versapak High Security Pouch	1109562	267x267x50mm Blue CCB1_T2SEAL
Versapak Mail Pouch With Gussett	1109563	355x250x75mm Small Red ZG1_T2SEAL
Versapak Key Wallet	1109564	230x152mm Blue ZF1_T2SEAL

With Banner you can...

With Banner you can maintain data protection standards and remain compliant with GDPR.

To place an order, simply call your account manager or to become a Banner customer email contact.us@BannerUK.com.

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Sources:https://employeebenefits.co.uk/30-uk-work-home-2019/

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