cyber security

The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has reported itself to the Information Commissioner’s Office following a cyber-attack which resulted in hackers gaining access to the names and email addresses of around 1,700 people.

As Covid-19 increases the vulnerability of businesses to cyber attacks, Charlie Wedin and Jonathan Hazlett look at key considerations for trustees and pension professionals.

Schemes and administrators have been urged to strengthen their cybercrime resilience after heightened criminal interest in the sector.

The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) has launched a cybercrime and fraud working group to equip members will relevant guidance to best avoid pension scams.

Claire Rankin and Brent Wright look at what trustees should focus on 12 months after the introduction of wide-ranging data regulations and TPR's cyber security guidance.

Trustees must have a "clear view" of the increasing number and sophistication of security risks, the Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) says as it launches guidance on cyber-security.

Sackers has set out key areas for trustees to focus on and keep high up on their agendas after the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced last year.

Schemes should have a response plan in place to deal with breaches of security following the launch of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), according to Trafalgar House.

In this week's Pensions Buzz, we want to know whether you think a contract-based, trust-based or a master trust arrangement would be best for a new defined contribution scheme.

The regulator has published a guidance paper on cyber security, advising trustees on how they should go about minimising risks faced by pension schemes. Victoria Ticha looks at the details