PDP Training: 'Data Protection Essential Knowledge - Level 1' w/ Peter Carey. Training courses in London, Manchester, Bristol UK, Edinburgh, Scotland, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Privacy & Data Protection

Data Protection Essential Knowledge - Level 1

With Peter Carey. Training courses in London, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh and Glasgow

Data protection compliance is an essential legal requirement for all organisations. It is best to put data protection procedures in place before problems occur to avoid legal liability, negative publicity and cost of regulatory enforcement.

This invaluable and practical training session, led by internationally-acclaimed data protection expert and trainer Peter Carey, examines core concepts of practical data protection compliance.

The tutor had fantastic delivery - clarity, simplicity, patience and authority. Cannot ask for more!
Jigna Patel, British Safety Council, Business Improvement Manager

This introductory level session will provide a thorough grounding in the fundamental requirements of data protection, including:

how data protection law applies to your organisation
what can and cannot be done with staff information and customer information
the requirements on organisations to keep data secure, and how to meet those requirements
the rights of individuals, such as customers and staff, in respect of data held by your organisation
the legal requirements for gathering information for marketing, including the use of opt-out and opt-in clauses
the special rules that apply to using 'sensitive personal data' (e.g. medical information, criminal convictions, ethnicity data)
the legal requirements for using CCTV cameras
the restrictions on sending personal data abroad
the legal requirements for outsourcing personal data processing operations, e.g. payroll, call-centres, private investigators and confidential waste management companies
which areas of your organisation need attention and remedial action
the role of the Information Commissioner

Topics covered include: The 8 Data Protection Principles, Responsibilities of organisations, Rights of individuals, Sensitive personal data, Data exports, Tips for best practice.

There will be plenty of opportunity for questions, and delegates are encouraged to bring their queries to the session.

Who should attend: Compliance Officers, IT Managers, Business Analysts, Human Resources Managers, Office Managers, Company Secretaries, Records Managers, Archivists, Information Managers, Legal Advisors, Trainee Data Protection Officers, Database Managers and others.

Timing: Short Day - 10.00am to 4pm ( lunch included )

Cities & Dates:
London Thursday, 23rd September 2010
Bristol Monday, 8th November 2010
London Thursday, 2nd December 2010
London Monday, 17th January 2011
Glasgow Monday, 28th February 2011
London Tuesday, 12th April 2011
Manchester Monday, 18th April 2011
Belfast Thursday, 5th May 2011
London Monday, 16th May 2011
London Tuesday, 28th June 2011
London Tuesday, 6th September 2011
Edinburgh Monday, 12th September 2011
London Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
London Tuesday, 10th January 2012

Venues: To be confirmed 14 days before the course date. All PDP training events take place in the highest quality central city venues.

Fee: Ł445 plus VAT ( Ł522.87 ). If this course is booked with Data Protection Essential Knowledge – Level 2, the fee for both sessions is: Ł795 plus VAT ( Ł934.12 ).

CPD: Accredited by the Law Society with 5 hours CPD

About the Trainer:

Peter Carey is a solicitor and consultant to London law firm, Charles Russell, Visiting Lecturer at the College of Law and is described by the British Computer Society as 'one of the UK's leading data protection experts.'

- Peter Carey, Data Protection Specialist -

Peter has written the UK's leading book on data protection: Data Protection - A Practical Guide to UK and EU Law.

He advises on all aspects of data protection compliance, conducts data protection audits for commercial organisations and law firms and provides training courses on data protection compliance.

Peter has gained a reputation for being a lively and motivating speaker. He regularly speaks at major data protection conferences and he is an acknowledged and accomplished professional speaker and trainer.

Peter Carey is available to conduct in-house training at your premises. To enquire about this service, send an email. To see a list of organisations that Peter has trained, click here.

To book your place for the 'Data Protection Essential Knowledge - Level 1' training course:

:: Complete the online application form

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:: Telephone the Training Booking Line: +44 (0)845-226 5723

Gain a recognised professional qualification in data protection!

This 'Data Protection Essential Knowledge - Level 1' training course is one of the Compulsory Courses in the 'Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection' programme - the new practical data protection qualification for those that work in the fields of data protection and privacy.

Launched by PDP Training, the 'Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection' is designed in consultation with the Information Commissioner’s Office, and the Programme is accredited by The Law Society.

:: Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection

PDP's legal notice

Updated: 19/08/10

Relevant and practical. Good course notes to take away will help with the implementation of our DP policy. An excellent course
David Higginson, Compliance Advisor,
ING Direct

A potentially tricky and dry subject brought to life by an excellent and knowledgeable speaker
Michelle Johnston, Compliance Manager, Osborne Clarke

The instructor's knowledge was second to none and I would absolutely recommend this course
Rik Ferguson, Solutions Architect, Trend Micro

Excellent, informative and well delivered course Richard Osman, Archivist, Europe Arab Bank Plc

The tutor's abilities in dealing with questions were excellent
Antonia Daniel, Assistant Corporate Secretary, The Pensions Regulator

Excellent tutor. Very informative course
Neil Deacon, Compliance Officer, Raymond James Investment Services

Very good course. Enjoyable and informative
Fiona Inns, Data Protection Co-ordinator, Rolls Royce Plc

Very good course, very informative. Peter Carey is an excellent trainer
Matt Evans, Office Manager, Family & Parenting Institute

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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

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