PDP Training: 'FOI and Data Protection – how they work together'. Training courses in London and Manchester, UK. Workshop Trainer: Damien Welfare, a barrister at 2-3 Gray’s Inn Square, England

Privacy & Data Protection

FOI and Data Protection - How They Work Together (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)

Courses available in London, Manchester and Leeds

The competing demands of Freedom of Information and Data Protection legislation in the UK present challenges for all public bodies involved in collecting, holding and disclosing personal information.

Understanding the interface between the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR)) and the Data Protection Act 1998 is essential for all those who have existing FOI and data protection compliance roles in relation to public sector employees, clients and customers.

This session, which is designed for people who already work with FOI or data protection issues, explains the key principles underlying the differences between these important laws, including when personal data should and should not be released in response to subject access requests and FOI/EIR requests.

The session includes:

The latest thinking on determining what is personal data: guidance from the Information Commissioner and Article 29 Working Party
Knowing whether a request should be dealt with under the DPA or the FOIA (or EIR); the interpretation and practical application of section 40, FOIA
The legal principles governing access to third party personal data
Applying the Data Protection Principles as relevant
Applying relevant exemptions
Disclosing staff information to outside third parties
Analysing the practical implications of key decisions of the Information Commissioner and Tribunal: e.g. Corporate Officer of House of Commons v IC and Norman Baker MP (interests of data subject no longer paramount where a public official) and Corby, Calderdale, City of York and George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust (disclosure of salary details or departure packages of senior staff)
Disclosing third party data of professionals in the fields of health, education and social work

This session enables delegates to understand how to manage requests for information, and to achieve best practice within their organisation.

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

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

About the Workshop Trainer

- Damien Welfare, barrister at 2-3 Gray’s Inn Square -

Damien Welfare

Damien Welfare is a barrister at 2-3 Gray’s Inn Square.

He specialises in Information law, including Freedom of Information, Data Protection and the Environmental Information Regulations (of which he has made a special study), and local government law.

He appears in the Information Tribunal, advises on a wide range of EIR, FOI and DP issues, and regularly addresses conferences and seminars on these topics.

Damien is a member of the Editorial Board of Freedom of Information, published by PDP, and contributes articles on FOI and EIR topics, as well as a regular update of case decisions.

Who should attend:
Information Officers, Environmental Information Officers, Information Managers, Freedom of Information Officers, Data Protection Officers, Information Lawyers, Environmental Lawyers, Legal Advisors, Consultants and advisors to private sector companies providing public services or exercising public functions

Cities & Dates:
London Wednesday, 13th October 2010
London Friday, 21st January 2011
Manchester Thursday, 3rd March 2011
London Friday, 20th May 2011
Leeds Tuesday, 4th October 2011
London Tuesday, 8th November 2011

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

Timing:
Short Day – 10am to 4pm ( lunch included )

CPD:
Accredited by the Law Society with 5 CPD points

Fee:
£395 plus VAT ( £464.12 )

Discount:

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

To book your place:

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

We also provide the following courses:

:: Data Security
:: Handling Subject Access Requests
:: Data Protection in the Workplace
:: Training Staff in Data Protection
:: Records Management 1
:: Records Management 2
:: Handling Subject Access Requests ( SAR's )
:: Direct Marketing - Legal Risks and how to overcome them
:: Understanding the Environmental Information Regulations
:: Data Protection Compliance for Charities
:: Data Protection Essential Knowledge - Level 1
:: Data Protection Essential Knowledge – Level 2
:: Data Protection in the Health Sector

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

PDP's legal notice

Updated: 27/07/10

I found the course very information and interesting.
Thank you
Sue Guest - Derbyshire Constabulary

Very useful and worthwhile
Simon Tucker - Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

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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.

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