Data Protection in the Workplace

 

This course is available by: Classroom and Virtual-LIVE
 

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This course can be attended on an in-person basis at dedicated training venues (the yellow box below lists the upcoming dates and cities). There are ample opportunities to network with other delegates during coffee breaks and at the sit-down lunch.
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 Data Protection in the Workplace

 

Course Overview:

Meeting the requirements of data protection law whilst handling staff data can be particularly 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 data, including Human Resources Officers and Compliance Officers. It is also useful to Employment Lawyers and companies providing outsourced HR functions to other organisations.

Following the latest guidance and requirements set out in the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, this course uses case studies based on real scenarios to give delegates a practical understanding of the data protection compliance issues involved in employing and managing staff. The session lets delegates know 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 and the interview process
  • retaining staff records, and appropriate periods of time for keeping information
  • dealing with information requests from staff - what must be disclosed and what you can withhold
  • disclosing staff information to outside third parties – the legal requirements that must be met before staff information can be sent outside the organisation
  • references and the rights of ex-members of staff
  • monitoring staff activities and communications, including using line managers, private detectives, CCTV cameras and website monitoring technologies
  • handling sensitive information such as health and sickness records and medical data
  • how to handle mergers, acquisitions and restructuring
  • outsourcing functions to third party providers
  • how to comply with the Employment Code
  • how to handle staff complaints
  • the role of the Information Commissioner and what to do if she investigates

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
London (Classroom)Friday, 08 November 2024
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Friday, 22 November 2024
London (Classroom)Friday, 17 January 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Friday, 31 January 2025
Manchester (Classroom)Friday, 07 February 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Friday, 21 March 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Friday, 04 April 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Friday, 23 May 2025
Cardiff (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


FEES:

- Classroom - £595.00 plus VAT
- Virtual-LIVE (WEBEX) - £495.00 plus VAT

Additional Information:

Classroom/Virtual-LIVE - 10.00am to 4.00pm



Discounts available:
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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