Consultant Auditor and Author
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A brilliant example of how easy it it for hackers to impersonate us & get personal data. As well as 2 factor authentication we need to start thinking about "safe words" so that we can confirm the person we are speaking to isn't a bot - great work from @RachelTobac
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This #DataPrivacyWeek (Jan 21 to 27), remember that #privacy is everyone's business.
📊If you collect it, protect it🛡️
↘️staysafeonline.org/programs/… @StaySafeOnline #SundayMotivation
ALT Person looking at phone- Your data has value
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Here’s an example of a common phone call scam hitting folks right now — the criminal uses AI to clone the voice of a loved one (often a child, nephew, grandson, etc) and call you. When you pick up they tell you they’re in trouble and need money for bail, etc.
Voice cloning only takes me 2 minutes and could trick folks out of thousands, make sure your loved ones and coworkers are aware.
Great to see so many familiar names on the list. Now to make a choice … it’s going to be hard!!!
We have had an amazing 212 nominations for our #ASCCAwards this year - Congratulations to them all.
We will let the nominees know more soon but wanted to share our master list ASAP.
Voting is now open on SurveyMonkey
surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2023ASC…
@TraffordCouncil @AltrinchamBID
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#WATCH | Officers are conducting traffic operations in #Timperley this morning.
Our specialist operations team are working with multi-agency partners to tackle those using our road network illegally.
#OpAVRO
Great to see @altrinchamhq, and @darrenproctordj this afternoon at the @MaskellOptom - #EyeFest … superb weather and great vibes
It's #EyeFest day today! If you're joining us at Bowdonbury make sure you tag us in and say "hi".
If you're celebrating anything when here (birthdays, anniversaries etc) then let me know! 40 years in #Altrincham - time to par-tay!
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We are on the look out for pre season friendlies
Unfortunately we can not host but we more than happy to contribute with fees etc
@altrinchamfc @CheshireFL @nwcfl @NorthernPremLge @nonleaguemanc @Manchester_FA
#ThursdayThoughts today includes the latest cyber risks in the NW - at an all time high because of #CoronationWeekend and #Eurovision2023 also hints and tips, fines and advice including the latest from @ICOnews, @northwestcrc, and the @NCSC CyberFlix Video for 11-14 yr olds
Looking forward to this next breakfast - always good to hear what the latest risks are so businesses can protect themselves
Our next Breakfast Matters meeting on Thursday, 4th May 2023, on 'Data Protection and Cyber Security' will be presented by DI Dan Giannasi, Head of Cyber and Innovation, at the North West Cyber Resilience Centre. Please book using the link below:-
eventbrite.co.uk/e/ascc-may-…
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RESPECT OUR REFEREES
Did you know, if a Referee is wearing a yellow armband, they are a child?
Think before you speak.
#Respect
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The new Emergency Alerts system will be tested nationally on April 23rd.
The system will warn people when their lives are in danger. An Emergency Alert is a loud, siren-like sound with a message on your mobile phone screen.
To find out more, visit gov.uk/alerts
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We are looking for a team to play this coming Sunday in a friendly.
If your available to play get in touch.
@WoSo_Friendlies
Thank you @altichamber "ladies" for your company and the queens of networking @colonynetwork @SueRFrance @triciapet for a great event
... delighted to have won the table raffle ... of course I took the flowers!
Happy International Women's Day
We attended the amazing #KTS Cheshire IWD event - such a fantastic group of speakers (could have listened to all of them for hours) and lovely to have a "Chamber Ladies" Table this year (including our honorary lady @altrinchamhq)
-we will be back👏
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Fairtrade fortnight runs from 27th Feb-12th March. By switching just one product to a Fairtrade product you will be helping communities across the world earn fairer incomes and receive vital support. See how you can get involved here: fairtrade.org.uk/get-involve…
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Paying ransoms to release locked data does not reduce the risk to individuals, is not an obligation under data protection law, and is not considered as a reasonable step to safeguard data.
Read our statement from July 2022 on ransomware payments: ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/med…
‘Under no circumstances will we pay that absurd amount,’ Royal Mail tells hackers theguardian.com/business/202…
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ASCC Board Member Helen Sweeney is volunteering at homeless shelters in the City Centre. It was -9 last night but a small number are still sleeping outdoors. If you can help with old Mens Winter coats (M/L), Trainers/boots (Any Size), Joggers/Jumpers (M/L)
Helen will collect!
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Our very own Junior Bopde has been nominated for the Golden Glove Award
Let’s get the Alty family behind him @altrinchamfc @Alty_till_I_die @Inter_Alty1977 @RadioAlty @robinsyouth @AFC_Comm_Sports @HaleAltyLife @AltyTV
🔷🔶 Golden Glove 🔶🔷
One place remains before we begin collecting Decembers Golden Glove, but who will take the final spot. The vote is yours
Who will join George, Alex and Lee in the final.
Closes Friday 9th December 8pm
@LymmRoversFC @WWJFC @WWFC_Reserves @AltrinchamRes
This #thursdaythoughts - taking pictures at #Nativityplays (thanks @theDPOdaily), the personal data "age of consent", steps for businesses to help guard against cyber crime at Christmas, the risks of oversharing, advice if you get new tech for Christmas, #ICOfines & #EDPB rulings
