Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

GDPR and Transcription Services in the UK: What You Need to Know

When it comes to transcription, accuracy and reliability are often the first things people think about. But if you are working with recorded material that contains personal information, there’s another important factor to consider – data protection. In the UK, UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 govern how personal data in recordings is 

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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025

Why Accuracy and Trust Matter in Transcription and Why McGowan Transcriptions Stands Apart

In an era where AI tools offer convenience but often fall short on context and clarity, human transcription services remain the gold standard. At McGowan Transcriptions, we’ve built our reputation on accuracy, confidentiality, and reliability – and our clients agree. One reviewer put it best: “Even when our recordings were difficult, McGowan delivered a fast, 

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Thursday, January 25th, 2024

Transcription vs Translation: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You Need?

Transcription and translation both involve converting information from one format into a slightly different one. However, they are two separate services that are often confused with one another. Knowing the difference between these two services can save much time and effort when looking for a partner to help you and ensure what you receive is 

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Monday, September 2nd, 2013

20 Years Established Today!

McGowan Transcriptions are officially 20 years old!

If I were to write about the differences in technology and business this year to the year I established McGowan Transcriptions this blog would be 20 pages long, so here are some highlights:

The Good
We have a large team of dedicated professional transcribers, in 1993 I was on my own!
McGowan Transcriptions is a trusted name both in the UK and abroad.


Wednesday, February 6th, 2013

So You Think You Can Type!

It has been almost two years since Joe McGowan of McGowan Transcription Services threw me my employment lifeline. I was in Costa coffee at the time using their bottomless Wi-Fi facility.

At the time, I felt I had the requisite experience and that my legal and PA audio transcription background would equip me for the job of transcribing for McGowan Transcription services. I felt that my skills, especially typing speed, were effortlessly transferable. How wrong I was! It was merely a starting point, a foundation on which to rapidly build solid digital transcription experience.