Security essentials for any Volunteer Management System

Data Management, Governance, Security, Technology in third sector

Katie Taaffe

Recruitment, retention and reporting features are some of the leading benefits of a Volunteer Management System, but what truly underpins any robust software is its foundations and infrastructure. Here are some of our most commonly asked questions around Security.  How do I know if my volunteer management software is secure?  Ensuring your data remains safe and secure requires a combination …

Assemble achieves ISO 27001:13 certification 

Data Management, Governance, News, Procurement, Public Sector, Security, Uncategorised

Katie Taaffe

We are proud to announce that after a rigorous independent audit by BSI, Assemble has been awarded with the prestigious, internationally recognised information security standard certificate ISO 27001:2013.   ISO 27001:2013 is the international standard for Information Security Management. It provides a best practice framework for companies to comply with confidentiality, integrity and legal compliance, providing confidence that the appropriate …

A guide to Subject Access Requests and how Assemble can make light work of them 

Data Management, Features, Governance, Local Government, Nonprofit, Public Sector

Katie Taaffe

A subject access request (SAR) is the formal term for what happens when someone – in our case, a volunteer – asks for a copy of information you hold about them as part of their rights as a data subject under GDPR. They could ask verbally, in writing or even on social media. Then it’s on you to respond. It …