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		<title>How can I manage the risks associated with ICT?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-manage-the-risks-associated-with-ict/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Potential risks related to ICT include risks to security, health and safety and financial stability. Information and valuable equipment may be lost, damaged or stolen. Or unauthorised people may gain access to sensitive information. Charities above a certain size must carry out risk assessments and may need to take technical advice to address ICT-related issues. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What should I do about back-up?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-should-i-do-about-back-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:35:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A reliable back-up system protects your organisation when things go wrong. It is a vital ingredient in safe and secure ICT operations and can be installed and operated at relatively low cost. Although it is a technical issue it is the responsibility of trustees and manager to make sure that data is secure and the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I make my ICT more accessible?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-make-my-ict-more-accessible/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-make-my-ict-more-accessible/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:32:59 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Accessibility]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no one-size-fits-all solution for making computers and the internet accessible to people with disabilities. Talk to the person to identify their needs.
Consider adaptations such as:

Text readers read what is on screen for people with poor eyesight, and can also help with dyslexia. 
Voice recognition software lets you speak to your computer instead of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What does accessibility mean?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-does-accessibility-mean/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:28:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In terms of ICT accessibility is about making sure services and information can be used by a wide range of people. It is also about making adjustments to computer equipment to enable staff, volunteers and service users to be more productive. 
All organisations are required by law to make services and the workplace accessible to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is ICT?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-is-ict/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-is-ict/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:20:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ICT stands for Information and Communications Technology and is an umbrella term that covers computer hardware and software, the internet, mobile phones and the other computer-based tools and applications we use. Many people also refer to Information Technology, or IT, and the terms are usually taken to mean the same thing. 
Computers and the internet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are the health and safety risks when using ICT?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 10:39:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Computer equipment is rarely dangerous but the way it is used can be a hazard to the health of staff, service users and volunteers. The Health and Safety at Work Act lays down legal standards for computer equipment and requires employers to take steps to minimise risks for all workers. 
It is vital that trustees [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What does ICT have to do with good governance?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-does-ict-have-to-do-with-good-governance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-does-ict-have-to-do-with-good-governance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 10:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trustees may have valuable practical ICT skills but their key role is to ensure that policies are in place to cover legal responsibilities such as personal safety, data protection and health and safety. They must also help develop and implement plans to ensure the organisation has the resources and support it needs. Trustees need to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can ICT help my organisation?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-ict-help-my-organisation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-ict-help-my-organisation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 10:15:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/?p=313</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ICT is a tool to enable your organisation to work more efficiently and be more effective.It can help you do better things and do things better.It can help you with:

Better service delivery to bring benefits to your clients or community; 
Better information for decision-making, including monitoring and evaluation; 
Better financial information to manage your accounts; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What can I do about green computing?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-can-i-do-about-green-computing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-can-i-do-about-green-computing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 10:08:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are lots of very simple ways of reducing the environmental impact of the ICT you use. These include:

Reuse and repair ICT equipment before replacing
Safe disposal and recycling of ICT equipment
Turn off equipment when it’s not being used. 
Encourage awareness-raising activities amongst staff, volunteers and clients about the benefits of saving energy and recycling.
Reduce unnecessary [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I stop viruses attacking my computer?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-can-i-stop-viruses-attacking-my-computer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-can-i-stop-viruses-attacking-my-computer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is almost impossible to stop viruses attacking your computer so you must make sure you are able to deal with them.
Viruses may be attached to email, downloaded when you’re surfing the web or copied from a CD or memory stick. You can’t stop them from attacking your computer, but you can stop them from [...]]]></description>
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