This course is designed to help you understand the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and enable you to assess how the GDPR impacts on your organisation. It will provide an awareness of the new data protection laws and your role in maintaining compliance.

All people that handle personal data must have an awareness of the GDPR and other relevant data protection laws. The course will help you understand the policies and processes required to help you improve and promote information rights practices in your organisation. It will include but is not limited to:

• What GDPR is and the key differences between Data Protection and GDPR
• The roles and responsibilities of Data Controllers, Data Processors and Data Protection Officers and the powers of the Supervisory Authority
• An understanding of the 6 Principles of the GDPR and how these will affect you and your organisation
• An awareness of the 8 Rights of Data Subjects (individuals)
• How data should be transferred within and outside the European Union
• How to identify and process a Subject Access Request
• How to deal with data breaches and the implications for your organisation should it fail to comply with or breach the Regulation
• The internal policies and procedures to comply with GDPR, employee responsibilities and knowing who to contact for data protection queries

If you handle or manage personal data on behalf of your organisation or are a Data Controller, Data Processor or Data Protection Officer; or simply have an interest in data protection then this course is for you.

Trainer

Andrew Morris, Associate Trainer, AKU Training Ltd

Andrew has significant experience in the application of data protection legislation and holds a Diploma in Corporate Governance; he is also certified in GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations).

Andrew is a Director in two companies, Robinson Morris Ltd and Cultiv8 Training Ltd, which between them provide consultancy, training, support and advisory services to the private and public sector.

Andrew is a former senior civil servant, holding a variety key posts throughout his career, including Staff Officer and Head of Corporate Services for a large Scottish public authority, Programme Executive Officer and Head of Assurance for a National Reform Programme.

He was laterally Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Governance within the public sector, where he held strategic responsibility for Executive Support, Policy Support and the continuous development of governance, relationships and liaison with key external partners and stakeholders. In January 2016, this role was extended to include the Corporate Governance function, which included Risk Management, Information Management, Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance.

In-house Delivery

In-house delivery is available for large organisations. Please email marketing@aku.training for further information and details.