In an era where data breaches and regulatory scrutiny are on the rise, ensuring robust data protection compliance is essential for any organisation. This full-day training course provides a practical and strategic approach to developing and managing a comprehensive data protection compliance programme. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of key requirements under UK data protection laws, including GDPR, the Data Protection Act, and upcoming legislative changes. With expert guidance, real-life case studies, and interactive discussions, this course will equip participants with the skills to strengthen their organisation’s data governance, accountability, and risk management practices.
Whether you are responsible for data protection, compliance, legal oversight, or IT security, this course will give you the tools, policies, and strategies needed to meet regulatory expectations and mitigate risks. From registering data processing activities and conducting internal audits to handling data breaches and managing third-party processors, attendees will leave with practical knowledge to enhance compliance and foster a culture of data protection within their organisation. If you want to stay ahead of evolving regulations and safeguard your organisation’s reputation, this is a must-attend course.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the history of UK data protection laws and upcoming legislative changes.
- Develop and manage a data protection compliance programme within your organisation.
- Demonstrate ‘accountability’ to internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify key compliance tools, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Registers of Processing Activities.
- Learn when and how to communicate with regulators such as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
- Implement effective policies for consent management, data retention, and privacy notices.
- Strengthen staff training and awareness programmes to promote a data protection culture.
- Conduct internal audits and assess third-party data processing agreements.
- Understand international data transfer risks and compliance requirements.
- Build strong relationships with boards, senior management teams, and staff to embed data protection into organisational culture.
For more information or to make a booking please call 0330 0947 344
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Registration
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Introduction & Housekeeping
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Your Organisation
- Identifying who should be represented within your GDPR team.
- Defining the relationship with the board, senior management and staff.
- Identifying the data protection risks faced by your organisation.
- Promoting a data protection culture
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Case Study & Breakout Session
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Coffee Break
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Your Compliance Tools (part 1)
- Register of Processing Activities (may also be known as a data map)
- Staff training and awareness programmes
- Consent Management (including cookie consent)
- Data protection policies (including retention, individual rights, data breaches and privacy notices).
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Case Study & Breakout Session
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Lunch
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Your Compliance Tools (part 2)
- Data Protection Impact Assessments
- Conducting internal audits
- Conducting data processor due diligence checks
- International Transfer Risk Assessments.
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Case Study & Breakout Session
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Coffee Break
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Keeping on top of Data Protection Legislation
- When to communicate with regulators such as the Information Commissioner’s Office.
- Approaches to adopt to ensure you keep abreast of data protection laws and regulations.
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Trainer’s Summary and Q&A
*Programme subject to change
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for professionals responsible for overseeing, implementing or supporting data protection and compliance activities within their organisation. It is particularly suitable for:
- Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and GDPR leads
- Information Governance and compliance professionals
- Risk, audit and assurance managers
- Legal and regulatory compliance teams
- IT, cybersecurity and information security professionals
- HR professionals handling employee data and records management
- Senior managers and directors responsible for governance, risk or organisational compliance
- Public sector, NHS, education and private sector staff with data protection responsibilities
- Anyone involved in developing policies, conducting DPIAs, managing data breaches or overseeing third-party processors
The course is suitable for both experienced practitioners seeking to strengthen or refresh their compliance approach and professionals newer to data protection who need a practical understanding of UK GDPR and organisational accountability requirements.
For more information or to make a booking please call 0204 5724 910
- Public Sector : £550+VAT
- Private Sector : £620+VAT
- Voluntary Sector : £480+VAT
