Understanding The Data Protection Act (1998)

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Course Objectives:
All staff who handle personal information need to understand the fundamental principles and the practical requirements for complying with data protection rules. Staff should also be able to identify breaches or potential breaches of data protection law, and be able to react appropriately. This one-day Data Protection programme provides a comprehensive overview of the Data Protection Act and provides delegates with an awareness of their duties and responsibilities regarding data protection in the workplace.

Contents:
This one-day workshop includes the following modules: -

Introduction to Data Protection
Personal Data
The Principles
Sensitive Personal Data
Definitions
Basis for Processing
Relationship with FOIA (Freedom Of Information Act)
Rights of Access
Subject Access
Exemptions
Third Party Data
Interactive session
Comparison with UK DP Act and
Republic of Ireland DP Act
Data Processors
Outsourcing
Dealing with Complaints

Delivery:
  • Classroom
Regions:
  • Northern Ireland
Category:

Further Details

Who should attend:
This course is ideal for anyone responsible for the handling of the personal data of living individuals and/or operates CCTV systems.

Course benefits:
Other important statutory provisions concerning data protection are:
The Human Rights Act 1998
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI Act)
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA)
The Telecommunications Regulations 2000
The Data Protection Order 2000
The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003
The Environmental Information Regulations 2004
The United Kingdom Data Protection Order 2006

This Training Course is taught in classrooms in the following locations:
Belfast

Guide Price: £245 - 345+VAT per delegate