Security
How to Choose a Good Password
Short on time? If you’re in a hurry, check out our five tips for choosing a good password and good password health: Choose a strong password that’s easy to remember. We’re fans of the Three Random Words approach to create a password that’s at least 12 characters long Don’t share your passwords with anyone (including…
Read MoreThe 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?
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 new, you need to think about who you are…
Read MoreWhat is the Most Secure Transcription?
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 and time-consuming. The truth is, it’s almost impossible to 100% guarantee…
Read MoreWill Transcription Companies Sign an NDA?
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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 transcription companies will be willing to sign…
Read MoreGDPR 1 Year On: 5 Things You Need To Know About Data Protection When Using Transcription Services
On May 25th 2018, the GDPR changed data protection expectations. 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 reporting of breaches mandatory.
Read MoreAccreditations 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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