Essential Business Compliance

At Gydeline we use our advanced compliance software to assess and simplify rules and regulations for small and medium organisations. Below is a set of over 200 laws, regulations, guidance, standards and best practice which we address and most organisations in the UK will have to comply with.

INFORMATION

Data Protection

Data Protection Act (GDPR)Privacy and Electronic Communications RegulationsFreedom of Information Act

CCTV

Protections of Freedoms ActSurveillance Camera Code of PracticeData Protection Act (GDPR)

Information Security

National Cyber Security Centre – Cyber EssentialsISO 27001 – Information Security Management Systems (2013)Computer Misuse ActDigital Economy ActNational Health Service – Information GovernanceNational Institute of Standards & Technology – Cybersecurity FrameworkISO 27002 – Code of practice for information security controls (2013)

Records Management

ISO 15489 – Records Management: Concepts & Principles (2016)ISO 30301 – Management systems for records (2019)ISO 23081 – Records management processes – Metadata (2017)ISO 16175-2 – Guidelines and functional requirements for digital records management systems (2011)BS 10008 – Evidential Weight and Legal Admissibility of Electronic Information (2014)

Reporting

The Companies (Model Articles) RegulationsCompanies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) ActISO 27035 – Information Security Incident Management (2016)Companies House – Registering, Filing and Disclosure RequirementsCompanies and Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) RegulationsCompanies (Trading Disclosures) RegulationsEnvironmental Information RegulationsThe Small Companies and Groups (Accounts and Directors’ Report) RegulationsThe Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) RegulationsThe Partnerships (Accounts) RegulationsThe Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit Exemptions and Change of Accounting Framework) RegulationsThe Small Companies (Micro-Entities Accounts) RegulationsFreedom of Information Act

Website

Companies ActEquality ActOnline and Distance Selling RegulationsConsumer Contracts RegulationsDisability Discrimination ActWeb Content Accessibility GuidelinesPrivacy and Electronic Communications RegulationsElectronic Commerce regulationsCopyright ActConsumer Rights ActElectronic Communications ActSales of Goods Act

Risk

Institute of Risk Management – Risk Management Standard ISO 31000 – Risk Management Principles and GuidelinesISO 27005 – Information Security Risk Management (2018)Committee of Sponsoring Organisations -Enterprise Risk Management FrameworkBSI PAS555 – Cyber Security Risk Governance (2013)Open Compliance and Ethics Group – Red Book

PEOPLE

Recruitment

Equality ActEmployment ActSmall Business, Enterprise and Employment ActImmigration, Asylum and Nationality ActImmigration (Employment of Adults Subject to Immigration Control)(Maximum Penalty)(Amendment) OrderImmigration (Restrictions on Employment)(Codes of Practice and Amendment) OrderRight to Work GuidanceRehabilitation of Offenders ActPolice ActThe Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups ActProtection of Freedoms ActAccess to Medical Reports Act

Contracts

Employment Relations ActEmployment Rights ActTransfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations

Remuneration

National Minimum Wage ActEquality ActNational Living Wage GuidanceEquality Act (Gender Pay Gap Information) RegulationsStatutory Sick Pay ActParental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) ActPensions ActStakeholders Pensions Schemes RegulationsStatutory Shared Parental Pay Regulations

Conditions

Working Time RegulationsModern Slavery ActTrade Union ActWork and Families ActWorking Time (Amendment) RegulationsMaternity and Parental Leave RegulationsShared Parental Leave RegulationsHoliday Entitlement Guidance

Wellbeing

Employment Medical Advisory Service ActMental Health (Discrimination) ActSafeguarding Vulnerable Groups ActChronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act

Contractors & Agency

Agency Workers RegulationAgency Tax Rules (Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions Act))IR35 – Off-payroll working through an intermediary

Training

Safety Signs and Signals RegulationsHealth and Safety (Training for Employment) RegulationsISO 10015 – Quality Management Guidelines for Training (1999)

MONEY

VAT

Value Added Tax ActFinance ActValue Added Tax (Amendment) Regulations

National Insurance

National Insurance ActNational Insurance Contributions ActFinance ActIncome Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act

PAYE

Income Tax (Pay as you Earn) RegulationsIncome Tax (Pay as you Earn) (Amendment) RegulationsFinance ActIncome and Corporation Taxes ActIncome Tax ActIncome Tax (Trading and Other Income) ActIncome Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act

Making Tax Digital

Value Added Tax ActFinance Bill 2017 (Clause 62)

Corporation Tax

Corporation Tax ActFinance ActIncome and Corporation Taxes Act

Capital Gains

Taxation of Chargeable Gains ActFinance Act

Fraid Prevention

Fraud ActCompanies Act

Payment Cards (PCI)

Payment Card Industry – Data Security Standard

Pensions

Pensions ActAuto-enrollment OrderIncome Tax (Earnings and Pensions) ActPension Schemes ActPensions Act

INTELLECTUAL

Trademarks

Trade Marks ActTrade Marks RegulationsTrade Marks Guidance

Patents

Patents ActCopyright, Designs and Patents ActPatents RegulationsPatents (Amendment) (EU Exit) RegulationsIPO Patents Code of PracticePatents Guidance

Registration

Registered Designs ActRegistered Designs RulesRegistered Designs Guidance

Copyrights

Use of others IP

Trade Marks RegulationsCopyright Design and Patents Act

PHYSICAL

Workplace Safety

Control of Asbestos at Work RegulationsHealth and Safety (First Aid) RegulationsControl of Noise at Work RegulationsControl of Vibration at Work RegulationsWorkplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) RegulationsBS 5839 – Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems (2017)

Insurance

Enterprise ActEmployers Liability InsuranceEmployers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) ActProfessional IndemnityPublic Liability InsuranceProduct Liability InsuranceAsset Insurance

Environmental Impact

Environment ActEnvironment and Safety Information ActEnvironmental Protection ActEnvironmental Information RegulationsControl of Substances Hazardous to Health RegulationsWaste Framework DirectiveISO 14001 – Environmental Management (2015)ISO 26000 – Social Responsibility (2010)Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)

Physical Security

ISO 22031 – Business Continuity Management Systems (2012)ISO 27001 Annex A.11 – Physical and Environmental Security (2013)Private Security Industry Act

Safe Systems of Work

Manual Handling Operations RegulationsHealth and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) RegulationsProvision and Use of Work Equipment RegulationsRegulatory Reform (Fire Safety) OrderControl of Electromagnetic Fields at Work RegulationsPersonal Protective Equipment at Work RegulationsWork at Height RegulationsControl of Lead at Work RegulationsAgriculture (Safety, Health and Welfare Provisions) Act

Ownership

Landlord & Tennant ActFactories ActOffices, Shops and Railway Premises ActBuilding RegulationsBS 8584 – Vacant Property Protection (2015)

Maintenance

Electricity at Work RegulationsHSG 38 – Lighting at Work (1997)Workplace RegulationsBuilding Regulations – Document F:VentilationFire Safety Notices & Tests

Occupancy

HSE Portable Appliance Testing GuidanceGas Safety (Installation & Use) RegulationsRegulatory Reform (Fire Safety) OrderOccupiers Liability ActBusiness RatesTenant Fees Act

CONTACTS

Signage & Notices

Data Protection Act (GDPR)Surveillance Camera Code of PracticeSafety Signs and Signals RegulationsHealth and Safety at work etc ActBusiness Protection from Misleading Marketing RegulationsISO 7010 – Safety colours and safety signs (2011)Electronic Commerce regulations (Email signatures)Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals Regulations)Companies (Trading Disclosures) RegulationsHealth and Safety (First-Aid) RegulationsEmployers Liability (Compulsory Insurance) ActLicensing ActFood Labelling RegulationsConsumer Protection from Unfair Trading RegulationsSmoke-free (signs) RegulationsRegulatory Reform (Fire Safety) OrderFood Hygiene Rating SchemeLive or recorded music Licence

Consent

Data Protection Act (GDPR)Working Time Directive (Opt Out)Electronic & Telephone MarketingICO Direct Marketing GuidanceHazardous Substances

Sales of Goods

Sale of Goods ActConsumer Rights ActConsumer Sales and Guarantees DirectiveConsumer Protection from Unfair Trading RegulationsConsumer Contracts RegulationsSupply of Goods and Services ActConsumer Protection (Distance Selling) RegulationsE-Commerce RegulationsConsumer Protection Act

Health & Safety

Health and Safety at Work ActManagement of Heath and Safety at Work RegulationsWorkplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) RegulationsHealth and Safety Information for Employees RegulationsHealth and Safety (First- Aid) RegulationsHealth and Safety (Offences) ActEmployers’ Health and Safety Policy Statements (Exception) Regulations

Agreements

Data Protection Act (GDPR)Sales of Goods ActLive or recorded music LicenceLicence Guidance

Supplier Checks

Data Protection Act (GDPR)ISO 15489 – Records Management: Concepts & Principles (2016)Anti-Bribery Act

BRAND

Vision

Business Model Canvas

Values

Culture

Control

ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems (2015)ISO 19011 – Guidelines for auditing management systems (2018)ISO 14001 – Environmental management systems (2015)

Organise

ISO 10013 – Quality Management System Documentation (2001)IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)Skills Framework For the Information Age (SFIA)Business Architecture Guild (BIZBOK)

Review

Balanced ScorecardBenchmarkingPorter’s 5 ForcesPEST Analysis (PESTLE & STEEPLE)SWOT Analysis

Educate

Plain EnglishISO 10015 – Quality Management Guidelines for Training (1999)

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