CPD for in-house lawyers – GDPR
 
 Tuesday, 21 November 2017  
 
CPD for in-house lawyers – GDPR

GDPR: key issues for in-house lawyers


The new General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) coming into force in May 2018 will significantly change the EU data protection regime. It will replace the current Data Protection Directive which forms the basis for the existing data protection regime.

Presented by James McGachie, Legal Director with DLA Piper Scotland LLP, this event will focus on the changes to data protection law across Europe and the consequent impact on your organisation, including:

• Who the GDPR applies to and impacts current data protection law
• How businesses can prepare for the implementation of the GDPR
• How the GDPR ultimately affects your own role of In-house legal

 

Why should I attend?

By attending, you'll:

  • get a introduction to GDPR
  • learn from recent case law
  • gain a deeper understanding of the particular issues facing in-house lawyers
  • have your questions on GDPR answered


Register now

 
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This event is kindly sponsored by DLA Piper.


 

 
Speakers
James McGachie
Legal Director
DLA Piper Scotland LLP



James McGachie is a litigator and regulatory lawyer, with particular focus in commercial litigation, public law, intellectual property and information security.

James acts on both national and international disputes and representations.

His clients include UK and Scottish public bodies, and private companies across a range of sectors including oil and gas, aviation, pharmaceutical, medical and outsourcing.