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TALA WATER BILLS May 2018

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10 Mayıs 2018 Perşembe|

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SECURITY TIPS - links to various items which may be of information/assistance to you

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8 Mayıs 2018 Salı|

Rohat Fatih

With thanks to Peyia Neighbourhood Watch for the following information:

Here are some links available to anyone on the web. It gives you the insight to various methods criminals use to gain access to properties and get around security measures. This information will help you review your current security and we believe it is important to have an insight to information very easily found on the web.

Bouncing a safe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnSthsEJxtQ

https://youtu.be/ApJQ2wcYjBo

A key safe of higher quality is recommended.

Advice on your Alarm system.

https://dengarden.com/misc/Things-Your-Alarm-Company-Wont-Tell-You-But-Burglars-Already-Know

Also consider CCTV which is becoming more cost effective for extra security.

Locks.

https://youtu.be/88m_Hk5ipI8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYh371UjbEM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPtLKjRtR7U

Get high quality locks fitted and anti-snap the small extra cost is worth it. Windows and patio doors have quality locks available get them fitted for increased security.

The above are examples of things you can review, but remember being alert and reporting suspicious activity is important as these people do not want to be identified. Yes it may be normal activity and innocent so sometimes a greeting or even 'do you need some help' will gain a response, the criminals may well respond but leave the area. Get car reg if possible and descriptions, try and be specific, height, skin, clothes, appearance. Always notify the Police as well as your Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator, they may be looking for that car, or that person fitting the description. Again we stress it may be normal activity by people.

Note all the above information is available on Google search! This has been put together for you to get an insight into the sort of techniques criminals use. It is for you to know how they do it and improve your security. Remember if you do not lock it or alarm it you may as well not have it, so do not forget to check everything is locked, alarmed and alarm batteries etc. are checked as working.

EUROPE'S NEW DATA PROTECTION LAW: WHAT WILL CHANGE?

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Rohat Fatih

From Cyprus Mail - article Reuters News Service 8 May 2018

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the biggest overhaul of data privacy laws in over 20 years.

The law will come into force on May 25, giving EU citizens new rights over how their personal data are used. Companies doing business in the EU will face new rules on how they handle people’s data and stiff penalties for breaching the law.

Here are some key elements of GDPR:

NEW DEFINITION OF PERSONAL DATA

Under GDPR, personal data is anything that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. For example: name, address, email address, location data or computer IP address.

Sensitive data, such as religious beliefs, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or trade union membership, are subject to extra protections.

STRONGER RIGHTS FOR EUROPEANS

People living in the EU will get the right to:

– Receive clear and understandable information about who is processing their data and why.

– Access data an organisation holds about them.

– Ask for personal data to be erased if there is no longer any legitimate reason to keep it.

– Have data corrected if it is incorrect.

– Move data from one service provider, such as an email service or social network, to another.

HIGHER PENALTIES

GDPR foresees fines of 2 to 4 percent of a company’s annual revenues or 20 million euros ($24 million), whichever is higher.

STRICTER RULES ON CONSENT

Companies will need to get freely given, specific, unambiguous and informed consent from individuals to process their data. They will also need users to opt in to the processing of their data – simply giving them an opt out will not be valid. In other words, companies will no longer be able to ask consumers to tick a box after a long set of terms and conditions that most people never read.

GLOBAL SCOPE

GDPR will apply to any company that has customers in the EU, whether the firm was established in the bloc or not.

NEW RULES FOR DATA PROCESSORS

GDPR distinguishes between data “controllers” and data “processors”. A data controller determines why personal data must be collected and processed as well as how. A data processor only processes personal data on behalf of the controller and is usually a third-party company.

For example a retailer that hires a human resources company to handle payroll and other functions is the data controller, while the human resources company is the data processor.

Under GDPR, data processors must guarantee the same standards as controllers and ensure they meet the requirements of the law. There must be a legal contract between a processor and a controller, and a processor may not engage another company to process data without the controller’s consent.

LAWFULNESS OF DATA PROCESSING

Companies processing personal data must ensure it is lawful, fair and transparent. They may not use data for purposes other than those for which it was collected, with limited exceptions.

Data processing is lawful if:

– An individual has consented to it.

– It is necessary for the performance of a contract.

– It is necessary to meet a legal obligation under EU or national law.

– It is necessary to protect the vital interests of an individual.

– It is necessary to carry out a task in the public interest under EU or national law.

– It is in the company’s legitimate interest, as long as it does not override an individual’s fundamental rights and freedoms.

If a company collected data on the basis of consent, then it may not use it for other purposes.

DATA BREACH NOTIFICATIONS

Companies must notify data protection authorities of data breaches within 72 hours of becoming aware of it, if it is likely to impact the rights of individuals. If the breach carries a high risk for individuals then the company must notify the affected people without undue delay.

ONE-STOP SHOP

GDPR introduces a “one-stop shop” mechanism to make it easier for companies operating across the EU, for example Facebook, Google and Mastercard.

Companies processing data across the bloc will have a lead authority in the country where they have their main establishment, for example Facebook in Ireland.

The lead authority will be the main point of contact for the company and responsible for ensuring its compliance with GDPR. In cases involving citizens from several countries the lead authority will coordinate with other “concerned” authorities. If there are disputes between authorities, a new body, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), can make binding decisions.

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