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How to protect the identities of children online

From September 2024 – 2025, the Crime Survey for England and Wales estimated 4.2 million fraud incidents. Another survey found that 29% of young people aged 13-21 in England and Wales have been victims of fraud. With identity theft against children and young people so prevalent, we must take measures to protect them online. An.

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Cargo and freight disposal facts

UK ports handle around 430 million tonnes of cargo each year. However, not all cargo reaches its intended destination. Many cargo and freight containers are undeliverable, unclaimed, abandoned, seized, or found to contain illegal and counterfeit goods. This often results in cargo waste that requires fast disposal. This waste comes in many shapes and forms..

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Five Companies You Never Knew Were Carbon Neutral

The mounting pressure on humankind to take measures to prevent further damage to the natural world is no secret. With the progression in technology, we have been able to see the devastating impacts our collective actions have had on the planet. Through documentaries, satellite imaging and climate records, we have all seen how many years.

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Why Are Medical Records So Valuable to Data Thieves?

When you think of a data breach, what’s the first thing that springs to mind? The theft of credit card information? Other financial data falling into the wrong hands? While protecting confidential financial data is very important, it’s actually health data and medical records at the highest risk of a breach. Between 2014 and 2016,.

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The New Financial Year – The Perfect Time for a Workplace Spring Clean?

As businesses, corporate bodies, sole traders, and individuals across the UK prepare for Q2 and the new financial year, documents containing sensitive personal and financial information are likely to be brought out of storage. You’ll probably come across unwanted paperwork and documents past their retention periods during this time. So, why not use this opportunity.

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