COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course sets out clearly the basic principles of data protection, with a trip through the 1998 Act and the EC directive which it implements. It also deals with other legislation that has implications for data protection.
The session provides detailed practical advice on compliance with the Act''s requirements and an update on the latest developments in this fast-growing field. The problems posed by the law for businesses that have to comply with it are illustrated with examples throughout.
COURSE CONTENT
History of Data Protection
Privacy of Telecommunications
The Scope of The Data Protection Act and its Definitions
- Personal data
- Processing
- Exclusions
The Eight Data Protection Principles
Notification and Registration
- Procedure
- Fees and duration
Supervision and Enforcement
- Registrar''s powers
- Investigations
Rights of the Data Subject
- Informing the data subject
- Subject access rights
Remedies
- Administrative remedies
- Judicial remedies
Complying with the Legislation
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This introductory course is designed for those new to the area of data protection, or who need an update on the latest legislation.
This course is also appropriate for anyone involved in marketing who needs a better understanding of the rules relating to data propection.
"This was a good run through a difficult and dry subject."
This course is designed to be run either as an in-house course or as a training pool title only. For more information on how the training pool works please click on the Quorum Training Pool item in the menu on the left of this page.
To enquire about this course please complete the enquiry form or call our in-house course bookings team on 0207 566 8207.