Information Law - Legal Awareness
A Rough Guide to Data Protection and Freedom of Information
How does data protection and freedom of information affect your work?
How can you ensure compliance with information law?
In recent years the legal requirements around personal data have become much stricter and this has impacted on the activities of Government.
This course gives attendees an overview of information law considerations for civil servants and to ensure data protection and Freedom of Information Act compliance. We’ll cover:
· What are DATA PROTECTION and FOI and why do they matter
· Who are the KEY PLAYERS in the GDPR regime
· ENSURING COMPLIANCE with data protection law – and DEMONSTRATING it
· What does FAIR AND LAWFUL data processing require
· When is a PRIVACY NOTICE needed
· What information is SUBJECT TO FOI
· How do I RECOGNISE an FOI request and WHAT MUST I DO when I get one
· Do I have to DISCLOSE all information requested
· How does data protection and FOI OVERLAP
Links to policy profession pathway topic: legal
Please note, dial in details will only be sent to members of MHCLG and PINS. Please therefore reserve a ticket using your MHCLG or PINS email address. Once you have reserved a ticket you will be sent a Teams meeting invitation shortly before the event is due to begin.
Once tickets on eventbrite have sold out, please email ayub.jaff@communities.gov.uk to secure your attendance for the session.
If you are attending our session and have accessibility needs (i.e. use adaptive technology to help with visual impairment etc.) please contact ayub.jaff@communities.gov.uk for a static copy of the slides in advance of the session.
