Data Protection Act (DPA) Training Courses
- Does your organisation comply with the DPA?
- Do you want to avoid fines and censure for data breaches?
- Do you need to find out if you manage personal data legally and effectively
- Well then this is the course for you and your organisation
This course will leave delegates able to go back to their companies with up-to-date knowledge of the current legal compliance position around personal data.
Book your DPA Foundation training course through IT Governance and let our outstanding training service team take care of you from start to finish.
Making your booking couldn’t be easier - chose your training course by selecting a date on the grid below. Please note all courses are subject to availability at the time of booking.
| Course | Location | Duration | Price Excl vat | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Later Dates |
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| DPA Foundation | London EC4N | 1 day | £440 | 11 | 18 | 8 | Further Dates | ||||
| Certificate in Data Protection | Wembley HA9 | 5 days | £1895 | 2-6 | Further Dates |
What does this 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:
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- Why Data Protection? – Privacy evolution or erosion?
- What is personal data?
- The legal and commerical 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.
