PDP Training: 'FOI and Data Protection – how they work together (Scotland). Training courses in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland. Workshop Trainers: Christine O’Neill and Grant Campbell, Partners with Brodies’ LLP

Privacy & Data Protection

FOI and Data Protection – how they work together

(Scotland)

Courses available in Glasgow and Edinburgh

The competing demands of freedom of information and data protection legislation present challenges for all public bodies involved in collecting, holding and disclosing personal information. Understanding the interface between the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Freedom of Information ( Scotland ) Act 2002 and the Data Protection Act 1998 is essential for all those who have FOI and DP compliance roles in relation to public sector employees, clients and customers.

This Workshop will explain the key legal principles which govern when personal data should and should not be released in response to subject access requests and FOI requests. The session will also examine recent decisions of the Scottish and UK Information Commissioners concerning the release of personal data and will offer practical advice on managing these increasingly frequent requests. It will include:

Definition of Personal Data - the impact of the House of Lords decision in CSA v Scottish Information Commissioner and other recent developments
Knowing whether a request should be dealt with under the DPA or FOIA
The legal principles governing access to third party personal data
Applying the data protection principles and other relevant exemptions
Applying relevant exemptions
Disclosing staff information to outside third parties
Analysing key decisions of the Information Commissioner, the Scottish Information Commissioner and the Courts

This Workshop will enable delegates to understand how to manage requests for personal data and to achieve best practice within their organisation.

Topics covered include:

An overview of the Data Protection Act and FOI provisions on access to personal data and third party personal data
The definition of 'personal data' and recent developments
How to classify requests for personal data and third party personal data
The interface between the DPA and the FOI Acts
Comparing timescales, fees and other practical aspects of dealing with requests
Managing requests from within your organisation – especially from employees – and from outside it
Relevant Commissioner and Court decisions including the Common Services Agency v Scottish Information Commissioner

Delegates are encouraged to share their own experiences at the Workshop.

The day will be a mixture of presentation and practical exercises. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions.

About the Workshop Trainers

Christine O'Neill is a partner with Brodies' LLP specialising in freedom of information and public law.

She advises a number of public authorities on a range of FOI issues and is a regular contributor to conferences and training events on this topic.

- Christine O'Neill is a partner with Brodies' LLP -

- Grant Campbell is a partner in Brodies' LLP -

Grant Campbell is a partner in Brodies' LLP and leads the firm's non-contentious information law practice.

He is an expert in data protection law and advises a wide range on data protection policy and compliance questions.

Both trainers are part of the Brodies' team which advises the Office of the Scottish Information Commissioner.

Who should attend:
Information Managers, Freedom of Information Officers, Data Protection Officers, Information Officers, Environmental Information Officers, Information Lawyers, Environmental Lawyers, Legal Advisors, Consultants and others.

Dates and Locations:
Edinburgh Monday, 15th September 2008
Glasgow Tuesday, 10th March 2009
Edinburgh Wednesday, 16th September 2009

Venues:
All our courses take place in high quality central city hotel venues

Timing:
Half Day – 9.30am to 1pm

CPD:
May allow 3 hours CPD by the Law Society of Scotland

Fee:
£295 plus VAT ( £346.62 )

Discount:

15% discount for second delegate
20% discount for third and subsequent delegates

To book your place:

:: Complete the online application form
:: Download PDF brochure / booking form
:: Telephone the Training Booking Line: +44 (0)845-226 5723

We also provide the following courses:

:: Training Staff in Data Protection new training course
:: Records Management I
:: Records Management II
:: Data Protection in Employment
:: Handling Subject Access Requests ( SAR's )
:: Direct Marketing – Legal Risks and how to overcome them
:: Data Protection Compliance for Law Firms
:: Data Protection for Employment Lawyers
:: Understanding the Environmental Information Regulations
:: Data Protection – Essential Knowledge
:: Data Protection Compliance for Charities

:: Click to see our full list of data protection courses or freedom of information courses

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