Your organisation holds personal data – information that identifies your workforce, customers, clients and possibly many other groups. You are responsible for processing and securing that information in line with the Data Protection Act 1998. This course provides an extensive understanding of the Data Protection Act and ensures delegates fully comprehend the implications of the Act on modern business.

Course content

It is becoming increasingly critical for businesses to ensure that they comply with the necessary regulations and Acts that our modern technologically driven society demands. Incorrect management of personal data can lead to individuals suffering and your organisation’s reputation being damaged as well as prosecution.

Fortunately, Data Protection compliance does not have to be a particularly complex task. Delegates will learn the requirements of the Data Protection Act and will understand how the Act provides a framework to help achieve compliance. The course introduces the concepts of responsibility and liability that run throughout your organisation. The course also demonstrates how Data Protection legislation relates to other Acts and has to be applied in a global environment.

~      Data Protection in Context
- The concept of privacy

~      Data Protection Act 1998
- Definitions and concepts
- 8 Principles
- Notification
- Subjects rights
- Exemptions
- Offences
- Procedures and Practices

~      The Information Commissioner’s role

~      Case studies
- bringing the Data Protection Act into everyday life

~      Associated Legislation
- Freedom of Information Act 2000
- Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Examining the impact of other legislation

This course is highly interactive and translates legislation into real life. Drawing extensively on actual case studies and delegates own experiences. Delegates will leave this course equipped to ensure that they and their colleagues achieve painless compliance.

Related Courses

~      Data Protection Awareness
~      The Freedom of Information Act
~      Information Security Management
~      Information Security Awareness

In association with QT&C