Information Law

Under the UK GDPR individuals have a right to access their personal data held by Data Controllers. However, there are some rules and requirements and some exemptions. Subject Access Requests can present some interesting challenges.

Level Up Your Data Protection Knowledge and Skills.

An essential qualification for the modern FOI Officer

Although 'PIAs' (Privacy Impact Assessments) have been around for a while, there is some confusion over when to complete a DPIA, at what stage and who actually completes them and signs them off?

This workshop introduces cyber security at a non-technical level and enables you to act on cyber related issues with greater effectiveness and confidence.

The first step to becoming a complete Data Protection Officer.

This workshop is suitable for DPOs in both the public and privacy sector. It is not about the law. It will analyse the role and duties of the DPO in a practical corporate context.

By the end of this workshop you will have an understanding of the role of the SIRO, what it covers, the SIRO's role in Information Asset Management, how it interacts and is supported by other roles and how to make the SIRO role your own.

By the end you will understand the key concepts of data flow mapping, the benefits of this work and how to develop and implement a data flow mapping process in your organisation.

During this full day workshop, we will explore this records management in detail; from the obvious, like Principle 5 (data retention), through to understanding some of the key parts of the practice of Records Management and how it can help you manage the full lifecycle of Personal Data.

In this practical workshop, our FOI expert will dissect significant ICO and Tribunal decisions issued during the preceding 12 months. This is an advanced level workshop suitable for experienced FOI practitioners and others with a good working knowledge of the legislation.

While data sharing agreements are not mandatory under the UK GDPR, they can help manage relationships and highlight and manage risks with the sharing of personal data.

This practitioner level certificate will teach you the theory of records management alongside practical hands-on application. Personal tutor support is available throughout the course as well as a comprehensive set of learning materials.

A higher level qualification for experienced Data Protection Officers.

Cyber security is a vital skill for any organisation in the digital age. How can you protect your organisation from cyber risks and enhance your cyber resilience?

The increased use of drones, body worn camera and facial recognition has made the operation of CCTV systems extremely complex. The application of AI to these technologies further increases the legal and regulatory risk. Public Authorities and commercial organisations need to comply not only with the UK GDPR but also RIPA and the Human Rights Act.

Continue your journey to become an adept FOI practitioner by delving deeper into the intricacies of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

This one-day workshop will explain all the key provisions of Part 3 as well as the similarities and differences with the UK GDPR.

The first step to becoming a complete Data Protection Officer.

This workshop introduces cyber security at a non-technical level and enables you to act on cyber related issues with greater effectiveness and confidence.

A higher level qualification for experienced Data Protection Officers.

Continue your journey to become an adept FOI practitioner by delving deeper into the intricacies of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.