General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for HR

The UK is among the nations in Europe most frequently fined for data protection breaches. Data breach penalties have increased from £2m in 2015 to £3.2m in 2016.

With GDPR coming into force in May 2018 and organisations becoming increasingly dependent on data, it is now more crucial than ever for organisations to ensure compliance with the highest standards of data protection. HR has a unique role since the department holds all the most personal information.

From the government’s commitment to public sector organisations sharing data with each other, to avoiding data breaches in intra company communications, it is essential for organisations to have effective information governance procedures and strategies in place.

Our GDPR for HR course, led by Lynn Wyeth, takes an overview of GDPR requirements and looks specifically at the requirements of HR people and departments.

Delegates  will gain a clear understanding of the GDPR reforms to data protection, learn the tools to effectively identify and manage risk, avoid punitive fines, and leave with the confidence and knowledge to comply with the Data Protection Act and GDPR.  They will be capable of sharing what they learn with HR colleagues and other departments in their organisation as HR Business Partners.

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Key learning outcomes include:

• Ensure your organisation is fully compliant with the Data Protection Act
• Learn how to share information whilst ensuring the highest standards of data protection
• Understand and overcome the legal risks associated with data protection law and the Data Protection Act
• Create an action plan to effectively comply with highest standards of information governance (including consideration of the future of GDPR after Brexit)

When:  15th May 2018
Where: Central London | 9.00 am to 4.30 pm
Price: £325+VAT (including lunch)
Facilitator: Lynn Wyeth
Lynn is the Information Governance Manager at Leicester City Council. Having previously worked as an MP and MEP’s political assistant, Lynn moved to her local council where she now oversees the Council’s Information Governance agenda including data protection, FOI, information sharing, RIPA and CCTV.