DPA Foundation

• Does your organisation comply with the DPA?
• Do you want to avoid fines and censure for data breaches?
• How do you manage personal data legally and effectively?

"Excellent tutor, great facilities & lovely environment.  Made complex subject easy to understand.  The best Data Protection course there is !"

Jonathan Pillinger, Senior Associate, Corporate Compliance, Postcomm

Why is Data Protection - and DPA compliance - such a big issue?

Data loss in both public and private sectors is all over the media, and the governance of personal information now keeps company directors awake at night.  This has been raised so far up the public agenda that the Information Commissioner (the UK's regulatory body for the DPA) has now been granted extra powers and sanctions - including the power to levy fines of up to £500k.

This interactive and enjoyable one-day course gives both new and experienced staff and management - those involved with or responsible for personal data - an oversight of what the Data Protection Act means to their business also to their own rights as an individual.

"Brought data protection act to life' - engaging tutor"

Louise Gilbert, Project Manager, John Lewis Partnership

Benefits of attending this DPA Foundation training course

Course delegates will go back to their companies with up-to-date knowledge of the current legal compliance position around personal data, including

• The 8 Principles of the DPA;
• Powers of the Information Commissioner;
• Individuals' legal rights;
• The new DPA enforcement regime;
• Options available for ensuring compliance.

Delegates will be able to develop their knowledge through workshop discussions during the course and planned exercises will help consider practical application to their own environments.

Importantly, once they've completed this course, delegates will be in a position of knowledge to review and understand their current processes around the processing and storage of personal data and ensure that these processes are in line with the latest Data Protection Act compliance requirements.

"Excellent enjoyable day, made subject very interesting."

Emma Willoughby, HR Director, The Myton Hospices

Available dates

• 9 Sep 2011
• 13 Dec 2011

• 19 Jan 2012
• 23 Mar 2012

What does this DPA Foundation course cover?

This 1-day DPA Foundation course combines a mixture of theory and group workshop sessions to examine the legislation and requirements on organisations handling personal data and explores methods of complying with the DPA whilst supporting business objectives.

This comprehensive course covers:

• Why Data Protection? – Privacy evolution or erosion?
• What is personal data?
• The legal and commercial obligations of an organisation
• Finding a legal basis for collecting and retaining data
• Fair processing statements, direct marketing and whether to "opt in" or "opt out"
• Getting the right amount of relevant personal information
• Keeping personal data accurate and up-to-date
• Archiving and retention
• Security, including the role of ISO27001 and BS10012
• International or inter-business transfers of personal data
• The rights of the individual
• Powers of the Information Commissioner
• Criminal Offences and Sanctions
• Interaction with Human rights, Freedom of Information, Information Security and, Business Continuity
• Rights of the individual in the workplace; and
• CCTV, internet, email and other monitoring devices

This course enables delegates to get to grips with the key concepts, obligations and rights granted by Data Protection law, including the latest revisions to UK Data Protection legislation.

"I found the course extremely interesting and the instructor was excellent."

Caroline Nichols, Assistant to the Secretary, The Midcounties Co-operative

Who is this DPA Foundation course suitable for?

This one-day data protection management course is designed for:

• Information Assurance managers;
• Data protection/information governance managers
• Corporate Governance managers;
• Business managers;
• Record managers and database administrators;
• Legal, regulatory and compliance practitioners;
• HR professionals;
• People who deal with customer queries and administer personal data;
• IT and other staff, including HR, legal and business users;, and
• Any individual who wishes to become aware of their own legal rights.

Who is the trainer for this DPA Foundation course?

Our DPA expert trainer has been a DPA practitioner since 1998. He has a legal background, was a police data protection officer/auditor, wrote the ACPO data protection audit manual, set up a local authority DPA compliance regime, and has extensive DPA training and consultancy experience in both the public and private sectors. Our trainer's experience in DPA implementation, audit and compliance enables him to deliver an interesting training course, deeply grounded in practical reality.

"Very engaging tutor"

Mary-Ann Page, Office Manager, Sterling Energy Ltd

Are there entry requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to data protection law for beginners and also to update experienced practitioners and prepare them for the challenges of DPA compliance in today's workplace.