With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becoming law on May 25, 2018, the Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC) has launched a new service, to help members comply.
GDPR governs the way a company holds, processes, stores and manages personal data. It relates to the data files, internal business processes and controls, and the way a business is run.
APHC’s new service is being delivered in partnership with RDS Global, who will offer APHC members a choice of discounted services designed to provide a range of support options all aimed at helping APHC members comply with GDPR and avoid costly fines which can be up to four per cent of turnover.
The discounted support on offer ranges from Foundation support where assistance and guidance is delivered via email and telephone, through to an onsite audit which includes a bespoke action plan. A document policy pack can also be purchased at a discounted price which includes usable documents and contracts, to assist APHC member companies transition to compliance.
John Thompson, CEO at APHC, said: “Companies need to act now to establish what data they hold, where it is stored, who can access it and whether they have the correct permissions to hold and use the data. The next step in to then ensure that all current and new data will be dealt with in accordance with GDPR.”