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Data Handling and Data Protection

Data Protection and Data Handling are issues which have grown in importance for organisations over the last few years. This hands-on, practical workshop seminar will prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need to handle data securely and effectively, increasing your knowledge of requirements, best practice and the latest government initiatives.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the main principles and procedures of the Data Protection Act
  • Understand the main principles and best practice of efficient data handling
  • Understand codes of practice relating to data handling and data protection
  • Develop a data handling plan
  • Discuss important current topics and case studies

Programme

9:15
Registration and refreshments
9:45
Welcome & Introduction
Ibrahim Hasan, Solicitor and Data Protection Training Specialist (confirmed)
10:00
When Does the Act Apply?
  • “Personal Data” in the light of the Durant and other cases
  • Paper Records
  • Changes in the light of Freedom of Information
 
The Eight Data Protection Principles
  • The Fair Processing Code
  • Transferring Data Abroad
  • Retention Schedules
  • When consent is needed?
  • Opt in/out forms
 
Leadership Styles
  • Relationship between managing and leading and when each is appropriate
  • Horizons of focus
  • Range of leadership styles and developing flexibility
  • Adapting style in different situations
 
Morning Coffee
 
Subject Access Explained
  • What is disclosable and when
  • How far do you have to go? (Ezsias v Welsh Ministers case)
  • Exceptions
 
Data Handling
  • Latest Government Initiatives
  • Your legal responsibilities
  • Technical and organisational measures
  • Contracts with data processors
  • Employees responsibilities
  • Implications of Child Benefit data loss
 
Enforcement and Penalties
  • Damages and Civil Actions
  • Role of the Information Commissioner
  • The new “spot check” powers explained
13:00
Lunch
14:00
Codes of Practice
  • CCTV (revised) and Surveillance
  • Employment and Personnel Records
 
Associated Legislation
  • Human Rights Act
  • Freedom of Information Act
  • Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
 
Latest Hot Topics and Cases
  • Data Sharing
  • Violent Warning Markers
  • Use of Data for Marketing
  • Implications for Contact Point
  • Fraud Detection and The National Fraud Initiative
  • One Stop Shops and CRM Databases
 
Handling Data Action Plan
 
Case Studies and Action Plan
16:00
Close

Please note that the programme is subject to change without notice

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