Compliance & Regulation
44 articles on Compliance & Regulation for UK security companies.
SIA Licence Expiry: How to Manage Renewals Across a Security Workforce
A single expired SIA licence on a live deployment is a criminal offence. Here is how to track and manage licence renewals across your entire security workforce — without relying on spreadsheets.
Working Time Regulations for Security Guards: What UK Security Employers Need to Know
The Working Time Regulations 1998 set strict limits on hours, rest breaks, and night work for security guards. Here’s what UK security employers must know to stay compliant in 2026.
SIA Compliance in 2026: A Practical Guide for UK Security Companies
SIA compliance requirements have changed in 2026. From increased licence fees to new refresher training obligations and Martyn’s Law, here’s what UK security companies need to know — and how to stay on top of it operationally.
BS 7858 Vetting: A Complete Guide for UK Security Companies
BS 7858 is the British Standard for screening individuals in security environments. This guide explains what it covers, who it applies to, and how to stay compliant.
TUPE and Security Contracts: What UK Security Companies Must Know
TUPE applies to most UK security contract transfers. This guide explains what outgoing and incoming contractors must do — from Employee Liability Information to inherited terms — and how to manage the handover operationally.
Key Holding and Alarm Response: Running a Compliant Operation in the UK
Key holding and alarm response is high-value but high-risk. This guide covers SIA licensing, insurance, BS 8584, key storage protocols, documentation requirements, and lone worker safety for UK security companies.
IR35 and Security Workers: What UK Security Companies Need to Know
The IR35 off-payroll working rules affect UK security companies using contractors, agency workers, or self-employed guards. This guide covers Status Determination Statements, key employment status tests, and how to manage your exposure.
How to Write a Security Incident Report: Best Practice for UK Security Companies
A well-written security incident report is your legal record, compliance evidence, and client assurance document. This guide explains what every report must include, common mistakes to avoid, and how digital reporting is replacing paper forms.
Security Guard Check Calls: Why They Matter and How to Manage Them
Check calls are a legal requirement for companies employing lone working security guards. This guide explains the law, how to set the right frequency, escalation procedures, and how technology is replacing manual monitoring.
SIA Licence Compliance: A Practical Guide for UK Security Companies
Employing an unlicensed guard risks prosecution, fines, and damage to your operating licence. This guide explains SIA licence requirements and how to manage compliance systematically.
What Is the ACS and How Can Technology Help Your Security Company Achieve It?
The SIA Approved Contractor Scheme is the gold standard for UK security companies. This guide explains what ACS assessors look for — and how the right software makes compliance far easier to demonstrate.
Common Reasons Security Companies Fail ACS Accreditation (And How to Avoid Them)
Discover the most common reasons UK security companies fail their ACS accreditation and learn how to close the gaps before your assessment day arrives.
What Is ACS Accreditation and Why It Matters for UK Security Companies
Learn what ACS accreditation is, why it matters for UK security companies, and how the SIA’s Approved Contractor Scheme sets the industry standard in 2026.
TacDesk Verified Compliance: What It Is and How It Works
TacDesk Verified Compliance runs parallel to ACS accreditation, same 7 criteria, same standards. Learn about the badge tiers, verification process, and what it signals.
How TacDesk Automates ACS Compliance Tracking for UK Security Companies
TacDesk’s Compliance Module tracks all 7 criteria digitally. See how UK security companies automate their compliance evidence and audit trail in one place.
SIA Licence Management: Staying Compliant as Your Security Company Grows
How UK security companies can manage SIA licences at scale, track renewals before they lapse, and avoid deploying unlicensed guards as your team grows.
How to Prepare for an ACS Audit: A Practical Checklist for UK Security Companies
Practical checklist for UK security companies preparing for an ACS audit. Know what inspectors look for and how to ensure your documentation is always ready.
Digital vs Paper Compliance: Why Spreadsheets Are Killing Your ACS Score
Spreadsheets and paper records are costing security companies ACS points. Here’s why digital compliance management is essential and what to look for in software.
The Deployability Gate: Never Send a Non-Compliant Guard to Site Again
TacDesk’s deployability gate automatically prevents non-compliant guards from being scheduled to site. Here’s how it works and why every security company needs one.
Building a Compliance Culture: How Technology Changes Guard Company Operations
How technology helps UK security companies build genuine compliance culture, not just a paper trail. From guard onboarding to continuous improvement at every level.
BS 7858 Vetting Explained: What UK Security Companies Need to Know
A plain-English guide to BS 7858 vetting for UK security companies. Learn what the standard requires, the five-year check timeline, and how to stay compliant.
Real-Time Compliance Dashboards: Know Your ACS Readiness at a Glance
TacDesk’s real-time compliance dashboard gives security managers instant visibility of their ACS readiness across all 7 criteria. Know your score before the auditor does.
The 7 ACS Compliance Criteria Explained
A complete guide to the 7 ACS compliance criteria that UK security companies must meet to achieve Approved Contractor Scheme accreditation from the SIA.
How Security Companies Can Stay Ahead of SIA Compliance Requirements
Learn how security companies can proactively manage SIA compliance, avoid costly penalties, and build a reputation for operational excellence in the regulated security industry.
What Is SIA ACS and How Do You Get Approved?
A complete guide to the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme for UK security companies. Learn what ACS is, why it matters, how to prepare for your audit, and how digital tools help you meet the standard.
New Add-On: SIA Licence Tracking — Automated Monitoring and Expiry Alerts
TacDesk’s new SIA Licence Tracking add-on monitors guard licence status and sends automated alerts before licences expire.
Lone Worker Safety for Security Guards: Check Calls, Legal Duties, and Smart Solutions
Lone worker safety is a legal requirement for UK security companies. Here’s how check calls, GPS tracking, and guard management software help you meet your obligations and protect your team.
How to Track SIA Licence Expiry Dates Without Losing Sleep
Managing SIA licence renewals for 30+ guards is a compliance nightmare. Learn how UK security companies track expiry dates, avoid lapses, and stay audit-ready with simple systems that actually work.
GDPR Compliance for Security Companies: What You Need to Know
UK security companies process sensitive personal data daily. Learn your GDPR obligations and practical steps to achieve compliance.
Digital Occurrence Books: ACS Compliance Made Simple
Digital occurrence books replace error-prone paper logs with searchable, tamper-proof records that support ACS compliance. Learn what to look for in a DOB solution.
Body-Worn Cameras for Security Guards: Benefits, Law, and Best Practice
Body-worn cameras offer clear benefits for UK security companies, but come with legal obligations. Learn the law, best practice, and how to manage footage properly.
Working Time Regulations for Security Guards: An Employer’s Guide
Understanding how the Working Time Regulations apply to security guard shifts, including maximum hours, rest breaks, and opt-out agreements.
Use of Force: Legal Guidelines Every Security Guard Must Know
Understanding the legal framework around use of force for security guards, including reasonable force, citizen’s arrest, and documentation.
SIA Licensing Requirements in 2026: A Complete Guide for Employers
Everything security employers need to know about SIA licensing in 2026, from licence types and fees to digital verification standards, compliance checks, and common pitfalls.
Right to Work Checks: A Security Employer’s Complete Guide
How to conduct compliant right to work checks for security staff, including acceptable documents, online checks, and record-keeping.
Lone Worker Policies: Legal Requirements for Security Firms
How to create and implement a compliant lone worker policy for security guards working alone on sites.
First Aid Requirements for Security Personnel in the UK
What first aid training and equipment security guards need, and how employers can meet their legal obligations.
Fire Safety Responsibilities for Security Guards on Site
Understanding the fire safety duties that fall to security guards, from fire watch to evacuation procedures and documentation.
Data Protection in Manned Guarding: Beyond the Basics
How GDPR and data protection law applies to security guard operations, from CCTV to incident reports and GPS tracking.
BS7858 Screening: What Every Security Company Needs to Know
A practical guide to BS7858 pre-employment screening for security personnel, covering requirements, process, and best practices.
ACS Approved Contractor Scheme: Is It Worth the Investment?
An honest assessment of the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme — costs, benefits, and whether ACS accreditation is right for your security company.
New Feature: Statutory Holiday Accrual — Automatic Entitlement Calculation
TacDesk now calculates holiday entitlement automatically at 12.07% of hours worked, ensuring compliance with UK statutory minimums.
New Feature: Digital Occurrence Book — Your Complete Site Activity Log
TacDesk’s Digital Occurrence Book automatically compiles all site activity into a chronological timeline with PDF export for ACS audits.
New Feature: Third-Party Access Links for Police and FOI Requests
TacDesk now lets you create secure, time-limited access links to share specific reports and footage with police, solicitors, or FOI requesters.