Security
The 5 Must-Haves For Secure Transcription
When you need a transcript your focus will understandably be on the accuracy and speed of the output, and the subsequent cost. But security has become priority number 1 in order to protect you, your clients, and participants. Business transcripts typically include sensitive information, confidential or personal content – information that you need to keep…
Read MoreGDPR 3 Years On – What You Need To Know About Data Protection and Working With Third-Parties
On May 25th 2018, the GDPR came into effect and changed how our data is stored, processed, managed and used. It created new individual rights over personal data, required businesses to implement more strenuous protections, clearly defined responsibilities and liabilities for data protection, and made the documentation of breaches mandatory. GDPR Update 2021 Three years on,…
Read MoreDo You Know Anonymisation from Pseudonymisation?
Anonymisation is a term that we’re all pretty familiar with. However, in the context of data security and compliance, anonymisation has a specific definition. You may find out that data you thought was anonymous, actually has just been through a process of pseudonymisation. As the name suggests, this isn’t the real deal, it’s an imitation.…
Read MoreOverseas Transcription Services. Who is Transcribing Your Content?
Overseas Transcription Services. Who is Transcribing Your Content? A Checklist for Protecting Your Data When Using Offshore Transcription Services. When you outsource tasks you effectively bring on a new member of staff — even if it’s just for a short period of time. Transcription services are no different. Just like when you hire someone…
Read MoreWhy the UK Is the Best in the World for Data Protection
Business has gone global, and most businesses engage in a wide variety of outsourced services. That brings opportunities and risks — one of those risks is data protection. A number of data leaks over the last decade have only increased scrutiny on data security. If you want to keep your data safe in 2020 and…
Read MoreWhat are the Most Secure Transcription Services? 8 Signposts of Safety
What are the Most Secure Transcription Services? 8 Signposts of Safety If you’re looking to get a transcription made of sensitive information, you will be confronted with something of a conundrum. By outsourcing the task, you run the risk of your information falling into the wrong hands. But, creating a transcript yourself is surprisingly hard…
Read MoreWill Transcription Services Sign an NDA? Are Transcription Services Secure?
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Will Transcription Services Sign an NDA? Are Transcription Services Secure? Good news. Most transcription services will sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). In fact, a lot advertise their willingness to do so right on their websites, along with the confidentiality agreements that they have their transcriptionists sign by default. Even if it isn’t mentioned, most…
Read MoreDo Transcription Service Rates Impact The Security of Transcription Services
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The short answer is yes, transcription service rates impact the security delivered by transcription services. The long answer is a bit more complicated. The need for security does not mean that you have to entirely forget about finding a good deal, or that an expensive service automatically means a secure service. There are certain elements…
Read MoreWhy Are UK Based Transcription Services Better?
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4 Key Benefits of Using UK Based Transcription Services When you’ve been looking for a transcription service, you’ve likely given some thought to the cost and the timeframe to get your transcription, but have you considered who is transcribing your audio and video content and where they are? For most of us, security and regulatory…
Read MoreImportant Accreditations to look out for in your ISO Transcription Provider
Certifications To Look Out For In ISO Transcription Provider What do you look for in a transcription service? Accuracy? Speed? Someone who’ll laugh at your terrible jokes? What about ISOs, NDAs and GDPR? No, you haven’t accidentally stumbled into Acronyms Anonymous, these are terms you want to look out for when selecting your transcription…
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