Prosegur Hacked Worldwide, Yet Holds ISO 27001 Info Security Certification
Prosegur suffered a ransomware attack, despite ISO 27001 certification attesting to the company’s information security systems.
Confirmed: Quality Austria Knew of Conflicts of Interest in Qatar Affecting Over 100 Companies
New evidence shows Quality Austria was actively marketing its services to clients of a Qatar consulting company operated by its own employees.
Oxebridge Founder Receives Award from National Peruvian Police
Oxebridge founder Christopher Paris has received an award of recognition for its support of the Policía Nacional del Perú.
UKAS Launches Blockchain-Enabled Accreditation Certificates
UKAS will begin issuing accreditation certificates with a QR code for verification purposes.
Complaint Filed Against Aerospace Auditor Certification Body Probitas
Oxebridge has escalated a complaint against the AS9100 auditor certification body Probitas to the Registration Management Committee.
CORRECTED: Facing Complaint, Probitas Scrubs Code of Conduct for Aerospace Auditors
Probitas Authentication has deleted its Code of Conduct for aerospace auditors after receiving a complaint it was refusing to enforce the code by ignoring auditors who falsified information.
Accreditation Body Warned Indian Registrars of “Mystery Shopper” Investigators
At least one Accreditation Body is reportedly warning its CBs to be alert for “mystery shopper” investigations which may uncover accreditation violations.
BSI’s Carlos Pitanga Won’t Explain Decision to Certify Org Engaged in 19 Years of Aerospace Criminal Fraud
BSI officials continue to refuse to answer questions on how it certified a company responsible for nearly two decades of aerospace industry criminal fraud.
ASQ’s CEO Steps Down for “Private Leave of Absence”
ASQ CEO William Troy is stepping down, citing “personal leave of absence.”
Two More Complaints Filed Against ISO 9001 Registrars
Oxebridge has filed complaints against two registrars in 24 hours, alleging multiple violations of accreditation rules.
During Outbreak, Accreditation Bodies Move to Protect Their Staff, But Deny Same Rights for Everyone Else
Accreditation bodies are moving to 100% remote auditing, while denying that option for their certification bodies and end users.
Here’s Why an Independent, Critical Press is Priceless for the Quality Profession
The quality assurance profession’s news outlets are hopelessly conflicted, and their failure to report honestly puts public health and safety at risk.
Someone is Adding Oxebridge to CB Consultant Directories
Oxebridge remains free of any relationships with ISO registrars, so any such entries were not entered by Oxebridge.
Root Cause Expert Claims Root Cause of Coronavirus Disaster is “The Press”
TapRootT’s Mark Paradies blames a media-driven panic as the coronavirus’ real culprit, then denies actual science supporting social distancing.
IAF Ruling Allows CBs to Threaten Clients For Using Consultants They Don’t Like
The IAAC has cleared ANAB of any wrongdoing after failing to address a complaint against NQA USA.
OP-ED: Coronavirus Proves It’s Time to Stop Listening To Risk Management Consultants
Their coronavirus failures prove it’s time to tell risk management consultants to shut up already.
Remote AS9100 Audits Nearly Guarantee ITAR/EAR Violations
Certification bodies’ current remote AS9100 audit methods do not ensure compliance with ITAR, and could get their clients arrested or shut down.
OP-ED: Lax Enforcement of Aerospace Audit Rules Could Be Lethal
IAQG execs’ disinterest in ensuring AS9100 certifications are only issued to conforming companies eventually puts the public at risk.
Oxebridge Prepared to Continue Services Remotely During Coronavirus Outbreak
Oxebridge has had contingency plans in place for decades to handle events such as these, and service will not be disrupted.
ISO 9001 Certification Bodies Woefully Unprepared for Coronavirus
Registrars have the ability to conduct remote audits, but have refused to prepare.