Best of 2017: Introduction to data protection and the GDPR
 
   
 
Introduction to data protection and the GDPR

This one day course gives an introduction to the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), due to be enforced from the 25th May 2018. Time is rapidly running out for organisations to prepare for this major change in data protection law with its massive potential penalties. While many details remain to be clarified there is a great deal which is clear, enabling preparations to be made. The Information Commissioner has emphasised that the Regulation will be enforced and that reasonable preparations must be made.

'The seminar was an excellent journey through the new legislation and its implications.'

'The speaker was clearly well versed and engaged with his topic. He was a very experienced and knowledgable speaker. It was useful to understand his thoughts on the changes and how these will affect the market.'

'Very interesting and informative course which I would thoroughly recommend.'


Delivered by Tim Musson, Director of Computer Law Training, find out the main obligations of the GDPR and formulate an action plan. Topics covered will include: principal definitions, data protection principles, consent, privacy notices, privacy impact assessments, data protection officers, data processors, international transfers, enforcement, data security and breaches.
Why should I attend?

This course is designed for those who have little understanding of the EU's GDPR, and are required to find out more regarding it's main obligations.

By attending this course, you will gain:
  • Understanding of the key terminology, principles, obligations and rights specified in the GDPR
  • Understanding of the role of the Information Commissioner's Office under the GDPR, the enforcement options available and steps which may be taken to mitigate enforcement
  • Awareness of the current official guidance concerning the GDPR
  • Knowledge on how to prepare an action plan for GDPR compliance
Speaker:
Tim Musson
Managing Director
Computer Law Training
For many years Tim Musson was a lecturer in the School of Computing at Edinburgh Napier University. In 2009 he graduated with a Master of Laws degree from the University of Strathclyde and left to set up his business, Computer Law Training, specialising in Data Protection and Information Security.

In this business Tim focuses on training in Data Protection and Information Security, support for Data Protection compliance and Information Security (audits, procedures, policies, etc) and offering an outsourced Data Protection Officer Service. He is a frequent speaker at Law Society of Scotland seminars and conferences, and, by invitation, at other events and conferences. In addition to his other clients he provides large numbers of Scottish solicitors with CPD training in data protection and the GDPR.

He is currently Convenor of the Law Society of Scotland’s Privacy Law Committee, where he has contributed to consultations on the new EU General Data Protection Regulation and the Investigatory Powers Act. He is also a member of the Technology Law and Practice Committee.

Twitter: @timmusson
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/timmusson

 
 
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