Data Protection Awareness in the UK (RETIRED - Update Available)


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Target Audience
Expected Duration
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Overview/Description
This training programme is designed to increase your awareness and understanding of the obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998, and highlight how it affects the way organisations work. You might not realise it, but we all process personal data every day. This means that safeguarding the privacy and rights of people whose data we use is the responsibility of each and every one of us. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by Gordon Dadds LLP. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with legal statutes or statutory instruments. Gordon Dadds LLP accepts no responsibility for their contents and the reliance on the contents is prohibited and at the user’s risk. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, a solicitor-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.

Target Audience
All managers, supervisors and employees

Expected Duration (hours)
1.0

Lesson Objectives

Data Protection Awareness in the UK (RETIRED - Update Available)

  • differentiate key concepts related to terminology used in the Data Protection Act
  • recognise the value of complying with data protection legislation
  • define the terms processing, disclosure and transfer of data
  • recognise situations when data is protected according to data protection principles
  • identify the reasons why the Data Protection Act was implemented
  • differentiate between individual rights and organisational responsibilities in relation to data protection
  • recognise the benefits of understanding the rights, obligations and responsibilities created by the Data Protection Act
  • recognise some implications of not adhering to the Data Protection Act
  • recognise how to apply best practice guidelines pertinent to the Data Protection Act
  • Course Number:
    lchr_01_a45_lc_enuk