Data Protection Beginner Level

This is the first of two one-day courses on data protection and gives a general introduction to data protection legislation together with a more detailed discussion of some of the more common practical issues which may arise: subject access requests, the role of the Information Commissioner and enforcement activities, agreements with data processors, the conditions for the processing of personal data and fair processing notices.

 Learning outcomes:

· To understand the key terminology, principles, obligations and rights specified in the Data Protection Act 1998

· To be aware of the rules relating to Data Subject Access Requests and practical issues in their application

· To understand the role of the Information Commissioner’s Office, the enforcement options available to it and steps which may be taken to mitigate enforcement

· To apply the rules permitting the processing of personal data and construct a privacy notice

· To assess and adapt a data processor agreement to meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998

· To understand the legal and practical issues relating to the transfer of personal data outside of the European Economic Area

Why not build on your knowledge and attend our Data Protection Intermediate Course as a follow up. Further details can be found here.

This course will be run by Tim Musson, Managing Director of Computer Law Training.