TFPL training course

Understanding Data Protection


London
Price: £325.00 + VAT                     Level: 1
09/09/13 Book ›
"Course was very well presented and was illustrated well with good examples"

"Trainer was very approachable and helpful"

introduction:

This one day course will introduce you to data protection law and its interactions with other legislation. You will learn how to deal with enquiries and requests for information as well as the storing of information in line with data protection codes of practice.

outcomes:

  • understanding data protection is and how it is applied
  • know how data protection law affects you in your workplace
  • understanding how to deal with data protection enquiries
  • know what your responsibilities are regarding data security
  • understand how data protection fits in with other legislation

programme:

The Eight Data Protection Principles

  • What is personal data
  • Fair Processing Notices
  • Transferring Data
  • Handling Requests


Subject Access Explained

  • What to release
  • Unreasonable Requests
  • Exceptions

Data Security

  • Your responsibilities
  • Employee responsibilities

Penalties

  • Role of the Information Commissioner
  • Powers of the Information Commissioner

Codes of Practice

  • CCTV
  • Employee Data

Interface with Other Legislation

  • Freedom of Information Act
  • Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
  • Human Rights Act

speaker:

Philip Jones , Head of Information Governance, Staffordshire County Council

teaching style:

A mixture of practical exercises and lecture

who should attend?

Professionals who need an understanding of Data Protection

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