Data Protection - A Comprehensive Introduction

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Cost for BPP PD Members: £397 + VAT + 6 CPD Hours
(£497 + VAT for non BPP PD Members) Click Here for details of our membership scheme.)

Course level

Introductory

Delegates

This course will be of benefit to lawyers of all levels and non-lawyers (especially accountants, human resource managers, IT managers and corporate officers).

Overview

Data Protection is an increasingly pervasive topic which stretches from Employment Law, through Commercial Contracts and Marketing and even into Mergers and Acquisitions.

This one-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to the topic by providing an overview of the Data Protection Act 2020 and then highlighting key areas of concern for the commercial practitioner.

The course adopts a practical and common sense approach throughout with the emphasis on commercial as well as legal considerations. Delegates will be given the opportunity to apply their knowledge through a series of practical exercises.

Learning outcomes:

  • To describe the key terminology associated with the Data Protection Act 2020 and to demonstrate an understanding of the key principles, obligations and rights
  • To comprehend the rules relating to Data Subject Access Requests and apply them in a commercially sound and compliant manner
  • To describe the issues relating to direct marketing activity and to consider various approaches to ensure compliance and maximise marketing revenue
  • To understand the issues relating to the transfer of personal data outside of the European Economic Area and to apply this knowledge to a given set of facts
  • To describe the effect of the Data Protection Act 2020 on the acquisition and disposal of businesses
  • To outline the key rights set out in the Employment Code of Practice
  • To comprehend the enforcement options available to the Information Commissioner
  • To be aware of the effect of Monetary Penalty Notices and to consider recent examples
  • To describe proposed changes to Data Protection legislation in the UK in the light of ongoing developments at EU level

"A CPD certificate of completion will be provided by BPP Professional Education Limited upon request, following attendance."


Approved for accreditation by the Bar Standards Board

Course Dates

Location Dates Time Availability  
Manchester 06 Oct 2020 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM  Spaces Book Now
London 20 Oct 2020 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM  Spaces Book Now
London 04 Dec 2020 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM  Spaces Book Now

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