Tuesday 20 March 2018

Business Communication M2 & D2



Create a fact sheet for Thorpe Park managers covering legal, ethical and operational issues connected with business communication.

   Legal Issues

Please explain the consequences to Thorpe Park of not keeping data secure.

Data protection.


What confidential information might Thorpe Park have that needs protecting?

If this information is not kept secure, Thorpe Park could be prosecuted and fined.

This organisation is responsible for prosecuting cases: Click on the logo.



More information on the ICO here.

What is the maximum fine when the new GDPR regulations are introduced? Click on the headline:



Explain the reputational damage to Thorpe Park that may occur if personal customer information is revealed.

Thorpe Park policies. Click on the logo.



For other data protection issues click on the BBC banner:



Ethical issues

Explain how an unprofessional use of email could lower productivity of Thorpe Park employees. Click on the headline:


How could unethical use of the internet damage Thorpe Park financially and reputationally?


Organisational issues

What are the possible consequences for Thorpe Park of not backing up information? 

What important information may be lost?

What are the possible costs of such a loss of information?
What might happen if Thorpe Park IT security is not kept up to date?

What are the potential costs of not having up to date anti virus software?

What are the potential consequences for Thorpe Park of not having health and safety policies in place for staff working with computers?

What are the potential benefits to Thorpe Park of having a Whistle blowing policy?