Recommended for:
The Understanding Data Protection Law is for HR practitioners responsible for employment law issues within their organisation.
No prior knowledge of data protection law is required.
Course overview:
Understanding Data Protection Law is a 1-day course which enables participants to understand the law that applies to the collection, storage and use of personal data in the workplace, from the beginning to the end of the employment relationship.
Course benefits:
By the end of the Understanding Data Protection Law course, you will be able to:
- advise on the key principles applying to the collection, access and use of personal data
- relate the provisions in the employment code to practical day-to-day issues
- make clear to all staff the need for security of data
- apply these principles to policies and procedures in particular areas such as management of sickness records and monitoring of email and Internet usage.
Additional information:
Understanding Data Protection Law can be completed as a standalone course, or as part of the advanced level qualifications in employment law programme.
In-house training
Understanding Data Protection Law can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We can also tailor the Understanding Data Protection Law course content to suit your precise organisation needs.
To speak to an adviser about your particular requirements call our in-house training team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.
Course title:
Understanding Data Protection Law
Duration:
1 day (Non-residential)
Dates and prices:
16 July 2012, Londonavailability: 
Non-member price: £545 + VAT
3 October 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £545 + VAT
7 December 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £545 + VAT
In-house training
Understanding Data Protection Law can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We will also tailor the course content to suit your precise organisation needs.
To speak to an advisor about your particular requirements call our In-house team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.
PROGRAMME
Data protection overview
- what is personal data?
- the difference between sensitive and nonsensitive data
- who is responsible for applying the Data Protection Act?
- understanding the data protection principles
- collecting personal information – fair collection notices
Good housekeeping
- what to keep and what to discard
- security issues
- training and communicating with staff
- how to deal with transmission overseas
Data Protection Codes of Practice
- understanding and applying the Code of Practice
- part four of the Code – employees’ health, drug and alcohol testing at work
Beginning and during employment
- recruitment and selection (including advertising, dealing with applications, shortlisting, selection testing, references, medical records, vetting, verification, validation, access to interview notes and retention of records)
- collection and storage of information
- equal opportunities monitoring
- pensions and insurance schemes
- disclosure policy
Monitoring and surveillance
- link to human rights issues
- Regulation of Investigatory Powers legislation and privacy
- changes to improve the protection of workers’ personal data
- monitoring communications – telephone, Internet and email policies
Ending employment
- discipline and dismissal
- the retention and integrity of records
- subject access request