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GDPR Update

In an era of dynamic regulatory changes, staying abreast of the latest developments in data protection law is imperative for professionals across industries. This workshop is designed to provide comprehensive insights into the recent updates and intricacies of data protection laws in both the United Kingdom and the EU.

Practical case studies and real-world examples will illuminate the nuances of compliance in this evolving landscape. Stay ahead of the curve, enhance your compliance strategies, and contribute to the evolving dialogue surrounding data protection in today's fast-paced digital world. This is an advanced level workshop suitable for experienced GDPR practitioners and others with a good working knowledge of the legislation.

The exact contents of this workshop is dependent upon developments during the preceding 6 month period but typically it will cover the topics set out below.

Key Topics

  • The new Labour Government's plans for DP and AI
  • Lessons from latest data breaches
  • Latest ICO enforcement and fines
  • Use of Automated Data, AI and Algorithms
  • EU AI Act and UK AI Regulation
  • The ICO's Cookie Campaign
  • CJEU case-law roundup: Is speaking "processing personal data"? Digital advertising and joint controllership. Can DPAs order the deletion of personal data?
  • The ICO's proposed enforcement against a processor: What we know so far
  • The ICO's Snap investigation: What the regulator expects from a DPIA
  • Uber and international data transfers: How the EU and UK authorities interpret the law

Dates & Cost

Online

£399 plus VAT

Classroom

£449 plus VAT

Timings: 10am to 4pm

 
Date: 26 Feb 2025
Location: Online
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Course tutors

All our associates are experienced information governance professionals who have been training and advising in this field for many years.

  • Philip Jones

    Course Tutor


    Philip has 40 years of information management experience in the public and private sectors both as a practitioner and at a senior management level. He was Head of Information Governance at Staffordshire Council. Philip holds a masters degree in information management and an MBA. He is a senior associate for Act Now and Chair of the Exam Panel.

  • Scott Sammons

    Course Tutor


    Scott is an information governance specialist with over 15 years of experience. He has delivered a number international projects for Act Now Training and is a senior tutor on the Advanced Certificate in GDPR Practice. His previous roles include European Data Protection Lead for a bank and GDPR Implementation lead for a council. He is a former Chair of the IRMS.

  • Susan Wolf

    Course Tutor


    Susan holds a judicial position as a Fee Paid Member of the Upper Tribunal (Information Rights). She spent ten years teaching the LLM in Information Rights Law at Northumbria University and developed their Postgraduate Certificate in Data Protection Law and Information Governance. Susan is one of the senior curriculum developers for Act Now Training.

  • Lynn Wyeth

    Course Tutor


    Lynn is the Head of Information Governance for a large local authority and has over 20 years of experience as a practitioner. She holds a post graduate diploma in Information Rights, the CISMP certificate and is an accredited HSCIPP privacy practitioner. She is the author of two books and is currently undertaking a PhD. Her experience is across GDPR, FOI and RIPA.

  • Iain Harrison

    Course Tutor


    Iain is currently an Information Governance Risk Manager for a large local authority and has over 20 years of experience. He has been delivering training for Act Now for over 7 years in GDPR and FOI for public, private and charitable organisations. His extensive experience in planning and implementation of Information Rights legislation allows him to bring training sessions to life.

  • Kirsty Squires

    Course Tutor


    Kirsty is currently a DPO for a number of local authorities and has over 15 years of experience in Data Governance. She has led the IG Project Team on transformation projects to deliver local government restructure in Northamptonshire, dealing with issues including information sharing, data protection by design and leading on training and policy development.

  • Naomi Matthews

    Course Tutor


    Naomi is a local authority lawyer and holds a judicial position as a Fee Paid Member of the Upper Tribunal (Information Rights). She has extensive experience in all areas of information compliance and RIPA. Her training has been commended by RIPA inspectors and her advice has helped many local authorities understand the law and practicalities of covert surveillance.

  • Suzanne Ballabás

    Course Tutor


    Suzanne Ballabás, is a privacy professional with over ten years of practical experience in implementing privacy practices across various international organisations, in addition to acting as a compliance officer for multiple regulated entities within the UAE’s financial districts of DIFC and ADGM.

  • Olu Odeniyi

    Course Tutor


    Olu Odeniyi is a Cyber Security, Information Security and Digital Transformation Trusted Advisor who has 30 years' experience helping organisations maximise gain from technology solutions, including optimisation of business operations and processes. During this time, Olu held several key senior leadership, strategic and operational positions, in the public and private sectors.

  • Robert Bateman

    Course Tutor


    Robert Bateman is a trainer and writer specialising in privacy, data protection, security, and AI. He is a respected voice on privacy and has been writing, researching, and leading conversations in the field since 2017.

  • Craig Geddes

    Course Tutor


    Craig is a qualified archivist and records manager, with 28 years experience working across the range of information governance activities. He has worked for several Scottish local authorities as Archivist, Records Manager, and Senior Information and Improvement Officer.

What our clients say about us

    This was an excellent fast paced session covering a range of topics which served to update delegates on the current legislation regarding data protection. The trainer is highly skilled and knowledgeable and is able to engage all delegates within a remote setting.
    JC, PIRC

    I look forward to this session every year, it always makes me think and ponder on what I am doing and challenges me to looking at data protection from a different viewpoint. It's essential viewing for any Data Protection Practitioner
    NB, TREAT-NMD