Data Protection in the Workplace

 

Available in the Classroom & via Microsoft Teams

 

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 Data Protection in the Workplace

 

Course Overview:

Meeting the requirements of data protection law whilst handling staff data effectively can be challenging. Holding and using staff information carries significant legal responsibilities and risks.

This invaluable one-day session is designed to meet the needs of anyone who has responsibility for the use of employee and other worker data, including Human Resources Officers and Compliance Officers. It is also useful to Data Protection Officers and Employment Lawyers and companies providing outsourced HR functions to other organisations.

Following the latest guidance and requirements set out in the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Data (Use and Access) Bill, this course uses case studies based on real life scenarios to give delegates a practical understanding of the data protection compliance issues involved in employing and managing staff. The session gives delegates an understanding of the key areas of risk, and includes practical advice on:

  • ensuring that the recruitment and selection process meets the legal requirements, including the content of application forms, pre-employment vetting, criminal records, medical checks, the interview process and using new technologies like automation and AI to streamline these processes
  • keeping staff records, including ensuring records are retained for appropriate periods of time
  • handling sensitive information such as health and sickness records and medical data
  • monitoring staff activities and communications, including using line managers, CCTV cameras and new technologies like AI to monitor individuals at work
  • outsourcing functions to third party providers, including practical steps to take when buying in new monitoring tools and the importance of adopting a privacy by design approach from the outset
  • how to comply with the latest ICO guidance, particularly in relation to information about workers' health, monitoring workers, keeping employment records, and recruitment and selection
  • an introduction to dealing with rights requests from staff (for detailed guidance on subject access requests, delegates should attend the course ‘Handling Subject Access Requests’)
  • disclosing staff information to outside third parties, for example, in the case of reference requests – the legal requirements that must be met before staff information can be sent outside the organisation
  • how to handle staff complaints and concerns regarding how you're processing their personal data, including how to mitigate against the risk of potential data protection related claims for compensation from staff
  • practical guidance for dealing with data breaches, including the importance of having data protection training and relevant policies in place
  • the role of the Information Commissioner and what to if an investigation occurs

Attendance on this course can be used as credit towards gaining the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection.

Delegates with limited data protection knowledge may find it helpful to attend Data Protection Essential Knowledge Level 1 before attending this training course.

 

 
Course Trainer

Andy Kimble

Andy Kimble
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Womble Bond Dickinson

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Upcoming Training Dates
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Friday, 23 May 2025
London (Classroom)Friday, 04 July 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Friday, 18 July 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Friday, 12 September 2025
London (Classroom)Friday, 10 October 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Friday, 24 October 2025
Bristol (Classroom)Friday, 07 November 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Friday, 21 November 2025


Sessions run from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Comprehensive hardcopy course materials are provided.

Classroom Training includes a full sit-down lunch and refreshments throughout the day


Training Fees:

Classroom - £625.00 plus VAT

Virtual-LIVE (Teams) - £525.00 plus VAT

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


Who should attend:
Human Resources Officers and Administrators, Personnel Officers, Data Protection Officers, Compliance Officers, Employers’ Representatives, and Employment Law Advisers, and others.

 

 

Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection (PC.dp.)

 

Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information (PC.foi.)

 

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Course Testimonials


“Interesting course made better by the exercises. It was useful to have these throughout the training as they really helped me understand the material.”
Michelle Le Fevre
Government of Jersey


“Practical course with useful material for future reference. You felt confident in the advice given which reflected real world experiences.”
Joanne Dick
Carter Jonas LLP


“I liked the group exercises and discussions as we were able to put what we were learning into practice and this will help massively for the upcoming exam. Both tutors were very knowledgeable, the whole course was very informative and everything was explained clearly and in a way that was easily understandable for anyone new to this area.”
Jemima Upsall
Ageas Insurance


“Fantastic session and lots to take away. The content was great, lots of examples to explain the information more and the session flowed nicely.”
Cerys Entwistle
DFS group


“Like all PDP training I have completed, this is a useful, informative and enjoyable course. Would very much recommend.”
Esther Parker-Duber
Criminal Cases Review Commission


“I found the eLearning course very interesting in respect of processing subject access requests for employees and the relevant exemptions.”
Raquel Farmer
NHBC


“The e-learning course worked well for me. I was able to complete the modules at a pace that suited me and at times which fitted in with my work commitments. The content was informative and well presented in a clear and well-paced delivery.”
William Magee
Northern Ireland Policing Board


“The issues around employment records and monitoring were particularly useful.”
Jenny Smythe
Scottish Executive


“Very interesting – good tips on good practice approach.”
Pam Mason
Whitehead Monckton


“The whole course was really useful!”
Helen Jerry
Deutsche Bank


“The course satisfied everything I needed to know.”
Anna Pearson
Paterson Institute for
Cancer Research


“I am someone who prefers to attend a course in person and who likes to work from an office rather than from home. However, I felt I got as much from the course via eLearning as I would have by physically attending. In fact, it was good to be able to do it at my own pace and rewind/replay parts of the video lectures. I liked the format of video lectures, followed by more detailed documentation, followed by a mini quiz to test knowledge, as this all helped to reinforce the learning.”
John Hewes
Brighton & Hove City Council


“Good materials.”
Siobhan Austin
BDO LLP


“I felt e-learning worked well and has obvious benefits of convenience.”
Elizabeth Wells
Westminster School


“Case studies were very helpful.”
Hannah Nicholson
Family Assurance


“Great course, great trainer – learned lots!”
Therese Kearns
University of Portsmouth


“All really useful. Thanks.”
Ben Stone
London Midland


“Totally professional set of courses. A credit to the organisation!”
Matt Robbins
Brooke Western Trust


“Excellent.”
Christina Roski
BBC


“Have learned a lot. Thank you.”
Caroline Williams
The Harefield Academy


 

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