Glossary

Please use the glossary to understand keywords that are used within this site. You can use the alphabetical hotlist below to jump to keywords.

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Data Protection Act - Protects the rights of individuals privacy regarding the use of data that is held about them by companies. It states that the data must be accurate, processed fairly and lawfully, be kept only for the time that is necessary, secure and be relevant and adequate for the use that is made of it.

Debit - The term debit means to deduct or take away. If you have paid for a service or product via switch then the amount will be debited from your account. It is most commonly used to describe a new form of payment for services and goods termed direct debit. For more information concerning direct debit visit the Direct Debit Site

Debit Card - This is similar to a , but you must have the funds available in your bank account before making any purchases. The money will be debited from your account within the working day.

Degree - A qualification you obtain after passing your at .

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Deputy Team Leader - When undertaking group based assignments it is generally a good idea to elect a group leader. In addition to electing a group leader you must also elect a second person that can take the reigns of control in the event that something should happen to the team leader. This second person is termed a Deputy Team Leader.

Diploma - The certificate issuesd by a University testifying that the recipient has successfully completed a course of study.

Direct Debit - An agreement third party to take money out of your account at certain intervals in return for a service – e.g., you would pay for electricity by direct debit, where the amount will be deducted out of your account each month automatically by the electricity board. This can apply to any service or purchase that will require an amount to be paid every month or at regular intervals.

Disabilities co-ordinator -

Disability Working Allowance - An allowance provided for those who are unable to work due to a disability.

DFEE - Department for Education and Employment, the government body that control all aspects of education and employment in this country.

Dissertations - Research or study undertaken in final year of .

Dress Code - Sometimes known as a dress policy, outlining items of clothing that can be worn and those that are prohibited.

Dress Down Fridays - A common practice in US companies, where the day to day business dress is abandoned for one day when casual clothing may be worn. Employees may still have restrictions on what can be worn to work on Fridays; also if you are to meet with a client you may find that business dress it still required. Dress Down Friday is becoming more popular in the UK.

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Dyslexia co-ordinator -