Published by: ICX
Authors: Brian Harrison (SITI-GRCS), Les Riley (SITI-GRCS), Dean Marriott (Consignia)
Due publication date: TBA
Current Version: DRAFT
Cost: Electronic version is free to Members
How do I obtain this: Contact ICX

Abstract: This guidebook defines a flexible common audit process that can be used by all interested parties in demonstrating compliance with the Code of Conduct to company management and regulators.

Background

In response to the EU's directive on Privacy and Data Protection, ICX (International Commerce Exchange) has produced a Code of Conduct on the Protection of Individuals with Regard to the Processing of Personal Data and on the Free Movement of Such Data.

The Code of Conduct states: "To ensure that the policies, processes and procedures, introduced by an organisation to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Directive, are effective and are maintained to reflect changes within the organisation, periodic audits must be carried out. An initial, in depth, audit should be performed as a priority. Subsequent audits should be carried out annually….."

For a more detailed introduction to this see the attached Word Document