Segregation of duties, data quality, and secure information handling
FREE03 – People Professionals and Finance
This CIPD Level 0 learning video, part of the FREE03 – People Professionals and Finance unit, explores segregation of duties, data quality, and secure information handling in relation to assessment criteria AC 3.2. The video examines how organisations implement controls and authorisation processes, including approvals, delegated authority, and audit trails, whilst maintaining accurate employee data through reconciliations and policy compliance. You'll discover why segregation of duties is essential for preventing fraud and errors, and how secure handling of payroll information protects confidentiality across HR functions. By watching this video, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of financial controls and data quality practices crucial for HR professionals.
Assessment Criteria 3.2
Discuss the importance of controls, authorisation and data quality.
Indicative Content
To include: approvals and delegated authority; audit trails; segregation of duties; accurate employee data; reconciliations; policy compliance; confidentiality and secure handling of payroll information.
What You'll Learn
Video covering: Segregation of duties, data quality, and secure information handling
About FREE03 – People Professionals and Finance
To develop learners’ understanding of essential finance concepts in business and how people professionals use financial insight to support workforce decisions, budgets and organisational performance.
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