New data laws give customers more control over their information – this could help you save money on insurance! Could you benefit? How can you benefit from GDPR? While the rules under General Data Protection Regulation may seem like a minefield, they do give you better and clearer rights in terms of your personal data.…
One of the biggest threats facing the healthcare sector is cybercrime. However, not many dental and medical practices fully understand the implications of a breach – which leaves them vulnerable. What more can you do to protect your practice? Why is Cyber risk a threat to small businesses? Small businesses are just as likely (if…
The festive period is usually an opportunity to spend time with family, a chance to reflect on the year, and quite often overindulgence! Our insurance requirements are not usually top of mind. However, as we enter 2019, it is important to make sure that you and your family are sufficiently protected. 12 insurance tips for…
It’s commonly thought that you will only know how good your insurance cover and insurer are when you need to claim. However, good research, understanding your chosen policy and working with a reliable partner will help make sure you don’t come unstuck. Don’t be a victim of unsuccessful insurance claims Busy healthcare professionals can sometimes…
When you first become a self-employed doctor or dentist, it is likely that you will choose to do this a sole trader. There are many benefits to this, not least that little set up is required. However, in the longer term, you might benefit from setting up a limited company. When you choose to do…
Risk management should be a top priority for doctors and dentists – and their focus should be equally on intangible and tangible assets. For practices and individual professionals, Cyber crime and other threats can affect reputation, supply chains and patient information, to name just a few. Do you fully understand your asset risk? Tangible versus…
Traditional insurance policies have not been written with Cyber risk in mind and often neither include or exclude cover. Does the ambiguity mean you are, or are not covered? Is Cyber risk mentioned in your insurance policy? While dedicated Cyber liability insurance has been specifically designed for modern risk, explicitly laying out what your practice…
Did you know that it takes on average 120 days for a business to detect a data breach? The Cyber risks are huge for dental practices, but there are ways to reduce your risks. Better understanding the risks is a good start to protecting your practice. Understanding the risks It’s no secret that the threat…
With just a few short weeks until the GDPR officially comes into force, now is the last chance to make sure that your practice is compliant. Worryingly, many organisations don’t understand the implications of the GDPR and are unsure how to comply. Misunderstanding and ignorance will not be an excuse for poor data practices and will not help you avoid huge fines (up to 4% of turnover or €20million, whichever is higher).
When 25th May 2018 arrives, your healthcare practice needs to be ready for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you have not started preparing yourself, you don’t have much time left to review and amend your processes before the new legislation comes into force. For peace of mind that you and your business reputation…