ISEB Certificate in Data Protection

Course Description:

The ISEB Certificate in Data Protection provides an entry point qualification for those with data protection responsibilities within their organisations. It provides an effective conversion route for those needing to update their knowledge of and practice under the 1998 Data Protection Act. Class room sessions are interspersed with real-life case studies, group discussions, videos and examination questions. The course is classroom based with workshops. Participation and group discussions are a major part of the course.

This course will enable delegates to:

• Understand the broader context of the Act, its origins and the reasons for data protection legislation.
• Apply the data protection principles and standards of the Act.
• Understand how the Act works.
• Apply the actions required to achieve compliance.

This course includes the following modules:

Context

• What is Privacy? History/origin of Data Protection legislation in the UK
• Data Protection issues to consider when working in non-UK settings
• Law

Definitions

• Notification
• The Data Protection principles
• Individual rights
• Exemptions

Application

• The role of Data Protection Commissioner
• Case situations in specific functions and sectors Consideration of data processing environments, applications and techniques
• Law

Associated Regulations

• The Telecommunications Regulations
• The Computer Misuse Act
• The Defamation act
• Freedom of Information Act
• Regulation of Investigatory powers