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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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Data protection

The ICO has an online Data Protection Self-Assessment Toolkit which provides a ‘health check’ of where,ICO)GDPR essentials for fundraising organisations (IOF)SCVO’s free legal advice service for members – online,referralCharities going digital - top 10 Data Privacy Tips (Bates Wells)

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/legislation/data-protection

Event booking

*Example email subject: SCVO Events - Booking Confirmation - Online – Name of course NB: participants,Online card: insert your card details accordingly.,Please see below for our privacy notice.,In the event of cancelling your place, the online payments platform Stripe’s fee is non-refundable.,You can read SCVO’s Training and Events privacy notice here.

https://scvo.scot/terms/events

Cyber Security - working safely and securely

Have a cyber security policy Instigate an organisational culture of working safely Train your staff on online,safety and privacy Cyber security policy Your board/trustees should work with senior management to identify,A written policy should be produced with information on what to do in the event of a cyber attack; who,Train staff on online safety and privacy You should provide staff with regular training on online safety,Consider using a privacy screen for your laptop, and screen, so other members of their household cannot

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/guides/remote-working/cyber-security

New service delivery models

Remember the need to protect privacy and support good safeguarding practice where users are sharing personal,For live events when you can’t meet face-to-face Cast have an excellent guide on preparing and running,great online meetings.,Although it’s very common in online retail, charities could make much more use of this.,in a Mailchimp umessage A WhatsApp or bulk text message with a survey link More information See SCVO events

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/service-delivery

Essential digital skills

and attend training sessions and other work-related online events Resources Using Online Communication,using apps such as Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Spotify, Audible and Amazon Prime I can update privacy settings,Fears around privacy and security is still one of the prevailing reasons people are offline, and so the,to control what people can see online, including on social media I can use privacy settings and follow,) Online Safety and Privacy: Guide for Digital Champions (One Digital) Top Tips for Staying Secure Online

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/doing-digital-inclusion/understanding-digital-inclusion/essential-digital-skills

Pro-rape events cancelled after protests

Militant misogynist and pro-rape activist Roosh V has cancelled plans for his supporters to meet up in Glasgow and Edinburgh following public outrage

https://tfn.scot/news/pro-rape-events-cancelled-after-protests

Trust in housing association to get residents online

Trust Housing Association has rolled out free wi-fi in three of its developments in a bid to overcome digital isolation amongst elderly residents

https://tfn.scot/news/trust-in-housing-association-to-get-residents-online

Safer internet use is an issue for the whole sector

Jess McBeath examines the issue of consent, the theme for this year's Safer Internet Day

https://tfn.scot/opinion/safer-internet-use-is-an-issue-for-the-whole-sector

Digital bookmark: Notes from digital inclusion research

I attended (and spoke at) the fantastic Digi-Ren event (no-one booed) which showcased the literally incredible,legacy of the memories and stories that they leave for future generations, and the seemingly impossible Online,wide-ranging read compiled by a myriad of researchers from around the globe with vital themes such as data privacy,From a digital inclusion perspective, the report highlights that while 80% of Europe is online, only,Discussions around languages ‘accepted’ online are of particular interest, especially as we experience

https://scvo.scot/p/27066/2018/10/16/digital-bookmark-notes-from-digital-inclusion-research

A whistlestop tour of digital inclusion research

Privacy and security are key concerns both for those offline and for those supporting them, and this,require continual support to enable individuals to feel confident in their own ability to manage personal privacy,Digital inequality continues to impact on the most vulnerable as statutory services move increasingly online,point of need, by people who have both skills and confidence, we are able to help people engage in the online,student at The University of the West of Scotland and is part of The Centre for Culture, Sport and Events

https://scvo.scot/p/33518/2019/11/19/a-whistlestop-tour-of-digital-inclusion-research