Overview
As a Data Protection Officers (DPO) you are at the forefront of understanding, managing and advising on data protection issues within your organisation. You must often carry out this role with limited support and technical guidance.
This virtual Excelling in the Role of Data Protection Officer training course has been specifically designed to help you as a DPO to manage your increased workload and responsibilities.
Key learning resources and information on data protection regulation, information sharing, data breaches, and data protection impact assessments will be instantly distributed online on the day, to help you immediately apply the next day.
There will be plenty of opportune moments for you to network, share resources and experiences with other delegates. Gain valuable contacts with other like-minded peers to create that invaluable DPO support network.
Attend this timely course to embed data protection legislation and information governance practices. Take away tools and techniques to comply with the revised ICO Data Sharing Code of Practice; better manage and handle data breaches, and understand how best to carry out data protection impact assessments. Leave the day with a toolkit to help you better perform your duties as a DPO.
Unlocking the Power of Virtual
Our virtual courses have been designed with you in mind. From group exercises in breakout rooms to live chat, whiteboards and interactive polls, we use a range of tools and techniques to ensure that you can connect with your trainer; network and share best practice with your peers and leave the day with the skills you need.
Our courses provide you with an interactive and engaging learning environment that can be accessed from any location, helping you to continue to connect, learn and grow. Click here to discover more!
Please note this course will be using Zoom to deliver the day.
Lynn is the Information Governance Manager at Leicester City Council. Having previously worked as an MP and MEP’s political assistant, Lynn moved to her local council where she now oversees the Council’s Information Governance agenda including data protection, FOI, information sharing, RIPA and CCTV.
She has also helped health organisations with their information governance procedures.
Lynn is the author of two books, A Practical Guide to Handling Freedom of Information Requests and Data Protection: Compliance in Practice.
Learning Outcomes
- Ensure the DPO role complies with the data protection legislation and guidance
- Embed more effective data sharing procedures
- Managing and reducing personal data breaches
- Carrying out a data protection impact assessment
- Design and take back a DPO toolkit to your organisation
