CPD for New Lawyers: Data Protection (Edinburgh)
 
CPD for New Lawyers: Data Protection
Sharing information across the internet is on the increase! Do you know how to comply with the data protection principles to avoid the penalties?

At this seminar, Joan Darroch compliance manager at the STV Group will give you an understanding of the basic principles of the Data Protection Act.

The Act sets out a framework which aims to balance the individual’s rights with the legitimate needs of a business.

This seminar will consider the implications of these developments and what the current review of the legislation can do to ensure that consumers continue to be adequately protected.

Learning objectives:

By the end of this seminar you will:

  • Understand the regulatory framework and the data protection principles
  • Have a basic knowledge of the notification / registration, privacy and cookie policies  
  • Know how to obtain consent for processing and electronic marketing
  • Understand the rules relating to cookies and other tracking devices and the penalties for non-compliance.