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Welcome to PDP

We are the leading provider of services in the field of 'Information Law'. We publish Europe's best-selling publications in the field of data protection and freedom of information.

We provide both public and bespoke data protection training, freedom of information training and records management training events.

We host Europe's leading networking and learning events in the UK and Ireland, the Annual Data Protection Compliance Conference, the Annual Freedom of Information Conference and Annual Data Protection in the Public Sector Conference ( all in London ).

Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection
NEW: Gain a recognised professional qualification in data protection! Launched by PDP Training, the 'Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection' is the new practical data protection qualification for those that work in the fields of data protection and privacy.

PDP Search
NEW: To complement our existing services, PDP has established a specialist recruitment service covering the fields of Information Management, including Data Protection, Freedom of Information, Human Resources, Records Management, IT and Legal Advisers. PDP Search

Training
PDP provides training in all aspects of data protection law and FOI compliance. We provide both off-the-shelf and tailor made data protection training courses for all organisations, including local authorities, banks, insurance companies, law firms and accountants.

:: In-House Training courses - tailored training solutions.

NEW Training courses: Creating Data Protection Policies and Data Protection – Being Prepared for Legal Actions

Compliance Reviews
We also conduct data protection audits ( Full Data Protection Audit, Compliance Review and Website Compliance Audit ) of UK and Irish businesses including law firms.

Privacy & Data Protection Journal
We are the publishers of the Privacy & Data Protection journal, the most popular journal for data protection professionals.

Published in 8 editions per year, edited by Peter Carey, the journal is an invaluable source of news, articles and guidance for all those who work in the field of data protection, privacy and security. The Editorial Board are all experts in fields of data protection and privacy.

I think the current format is excellent and is the best Data Protection Journal around and I have been a subscriber for many years. Keep up the good work
Doreen Broom, Data Protection Officer
Scottish Borders Council

The Privacy & Data Protection journal is widely acclaimed as being the best professional journal in its field.

:: Request a FREE sample issue of Privacy & Data Protection journal

9th Annual Data Protection Compliance Conference

14th & 15th October 2010 - London, UK

Keynote Speaker: Christopher Graham, The Information Commissioner

The Annual Data Protection Compliance Conference is London’s largest data privacy event. Designed for those who work with data protection issues, this two-day Conference is attended by delegates from organisations of all sizes and types.

The Conference is accredited by the Law Society with 12 CPD Points.

:: 9th Annual Data Protection Compliance Conference

Freedom of Information

We host the Annual Freedom of Information Conference in London, and provide FOI training, seminar and workshop sessions. See our FOI homepage.

Freedom of Information journal is essential reading for FOI Officers, PFI Companies, Commercial Lawyers and everyone involved in public authority legal compliance.

Containing invaluable articles by FOI legal experts and practitioners, this unique FOI journal contains vital compliance advice for Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Fire Services, NHS Trusts, Universities, Schools and Central Government Departments.

:: Request a FREE sample issue of Freedom of Information journal

Data Protection Training Courses 2010

Keep yourself fully up to date with the latest in the data protection world. Our training courses are designed to fulfil the needs of a variety of audiences, from lawyers to human resources officers, and to cater to a wide level of existing knowledge. All our sessions are fully interactive and questions and discussion are welcome.

All courses we provide are fully accredited by the Law Society.

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Updated: 01/09/10

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Upcoming PDP Conferences

9th Annual Data Protection Compliance Conference
14th & 15th October 2010 - London, UK

5th Annual Data Protection Practical Compliance Conference
11th & 12th November 2010 - Dublin, Ireland

7th Annual Freedom of Information Conference
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10th & 11th May, 2011
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The speakers are the leading experts in their fields, and delegates receive invaluable practical advice.

Many events have Workshops, where the delegates have the opportunity to work through practical scenarios and to get hands-on experience.

Please see our website for our upcoming PDP Conferences

New Edition

Data Protection - A Practical Guide to UK and EU Law

The 3rd Edition of Peter Carey's book "Data Protection - A Practical Guide to UK and EU Law" is now available for purchase.

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