How to Conduct a Data Protection Audit

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Training course carries 5 hours CPD points

Courses take place in:

London, Manchester, Belfast & Glasgow

This course can be taken on an eLearning basis

The eLearning version of this course is facilitated via a dedicated online learning platform utilising videos, supplementary documentation and self-assessment questions. To place a booking, select the 'eLearning' option from the 'Make a Booking' Button

Data protection compliance audits, or reviews, are invaluable for organisations in assessing their current state of data protection compliance. They can identify where the organisation is getting things right, as well as reveal where there are weaknesses which require action or changes to internal procedures.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recommended that regular compliance reviews are undertaken as part of ongoing internal management of data protection.

Compliance reviews can be conducted either internally or by external consultants. Either way, the person conducting the review should go about the task in the most efficient and effective way. This course offers practical guidance on conducting data protection audits/reviews, and covers:

the purpose of data protection audits/reviews
deciding what to review: how to identify the areas that are relevant
undertaking the audit: guidance on the practical methodology as well as how, what and who to ask in relevant staff interviews
determining whether audited processes meet both data protection requirements and internal policies/procedures
what to look for when auditing arrangements with third party suppliers
how to report the results of an audit and how to recommend any remedial action that is needed
the ICO’s recommendations for conducting audits

Sample checklists and audit templates will be provided to delegates.

It is recommended that delegates attending this course have some existing knowledge of data protection. Those with no existing knowledge should attend Data Protection Essential Knowledge – Level 1 before attending this course.

Course Trainer

Olivia Whitcroft,
Solicitor
OBEP

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Robert Bond
Partner
Bristows

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Course Information

Classroom - 10.00am to 4.00pm (lunch included)

OR

eLearning - delivered via dedicated online platform

£485 + VAT (Classroom) OR £395 + VAT (eLearning)

Classroom:

- 10% discount for additional delegates for this course when booked together

eLearning:

- 20% discount for additional delegates booked together (up to 5)
- Group Licences available

Who should attend:

Data Protection Officers, Information Officers, Compliance Officers, In-house Lawyers, Company Secretaries, Risk Management Officers, Internal Audit staff, Information Security Officers and others (private or public sector).

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Home Office

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SIPTU

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University of York

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Creative Scotland

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Davy

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Northern Trust

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Criminal Cases Review Commission

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CIF Pension Administration Services

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University of Chichester

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Legal & General

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Wrexham County Borough Council

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HSBC

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Civil Aviation Authority

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PSNI

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Royal Air Force