Insight and latest updates from our team
Data Protection Toolkit - Templates and Guidance
By NICVA 14 May 2018 Bob Harper
Our guidance addresses some common themes for data protection in the voluntary and community sector. We've created some templates as a starting point for you to work with.
Data Protection Toolkit - Document your processing activities
By NICVA 13 May 2018 Bob Harper
It is a legal requirement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to keep a clear record of your processing activities.
This resource explains what to do and provides templates for you to get started.
The Revolution is Coming: Are we ready?
By NICVA 10 May 2018 Geoff Nuttall
NICVA intern Miao Sun's report on how the new technological 'Fourth Industrial Revolution' will impact on jobs, society and the future of the sector.
Data Protection Toolkit - Frequently Asked Questions
By NICVA 9 May 2018 Bob Harper
A number of common scenarios and questions that we have received on GDPR and data protection.
Data Protection Toolkit - Further Guidance
By NICVA 8 May 2018 Bob Harper
More resources on GDPR and data protection, including sub-sector specific information.
Data Protection Toolkit - Legitimate Interests Assessment & Template
By NICVA 8 May 2018 Bob Harper
Legitimate interests is one of six lawful basis set out in the GDPR to justify the processing of personal data (data relating to an individual from which that individual can be identified).
Guest blog: Investing for your charity
By NICVA 2 May 2018 Guest Author
Philip Keers, outgoing Chairman of the Northern Ireland Central Investment Fund for Charities, highlights the benefits for local charities.
A buzz in East Belfast
By NICVA 30 Apr 2018 Helen McLaughlin
There was great excitement in the air as voluntary and community organisations in East Belfast attended the East Belfast Community Capacity and Leadership Programme’s first networking event on Tuesday 24 April.
NJC Payscales 2018 – 2020
By NICVA 27 Apr 2018 Eamonn McKee
The National Joint Council for Local Government Services has confirmed the pay deal, setting new pay rates from 1 April 2018 and 1 April 2019.
Data Protection Toolkit - Getting Started
By NICVA 26 Apr 2018 Bob Harper
Your first steps to compliance with GDPR. This guide focuses on what you need to know and focus on now, with signposting to more practical advice and resources.
Featured Member: The Stroke Association
By NICVA 26 Apr 2018 Neil Wilson
Each May, NICVA member. the Stroke Association runs their annual stroke awareness month, Make May Purple, where friends, families, businesses and communities are invited to show their support for people affected by stroke.
Data Protection Toolkit - Glossary
By NICVA 25 Apr 2018 Bob Harper
A GDPR jargon-buster that covers the key topics in data protection.
Joint Forum Meeting March 2018
By NICVA 24 Apr 2018 Siobhan McAlister
The first Joint Forum meeting of the year took place on 26th March 2018 in NICVA. The meeting was attended by representatives from voluntary and community organisations, local and central government departments.
Joint Forum Vacancy
By NICVA 16 Apr 2018 Siobhan McAlister
The Joint Forum voluntary and community panel seeks a new sector representative in light of a vacancy.
Good governance and charity reporting
By NICVA 13 Apr 2018 Denise Copeland
The Developing Governance Group has arranged two further good governance and charity reporting seminars with the Charity Commission and local support networks in both Omagh and Newry.
National Minimum and Living Wage rates increase - 2018
By NICVA 11 Apr 2018 Joanne Duguid
The national minimum wage and national living wage rates will increase on 1 April 2018
Review of Adult Social Care – power to carers? An event summary
By NICVA 9 Apr 2018 Philip Mynes
On Monday 12 March, the Coalition of Carers’ Organisations NI, with NICVA and DetailData, hosted an event assessing the potential impact on carers from the Review of Adult Social Care.
Featured Member: Autism NI
By NICVA 6 Apr 2018 Neil Wilson
26 March - 2 April is World Autism Awareness Week. To mark the week, NICVA Member Autism NI is launching their new ‘Making Sense of Autism’ campaign.
NICVA's #ConversationZone this weekend at #SDLP18
By NICVA 5 Apr 2018 Philip Mynes
NICVA's Conversation Zone returns this Saturday (7 April) at the SDLP's annual conference at Titanic Belfast.
NICVA Partners with Legal-Island to Provide Online GDPR Training
By NICVA 27 Mar 2018 Neil Wilson
NICVA has partnered with leading compliance firm, Legal-Island, to offer its member organisations cost-effective online training on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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