How to be a Data Protection Officer - Act Now
The Data Protection Officer does not just advise on the law. He/she must have many skills including liaising with senior management, driving change, influencing organisational culture, devising compliance strategies, delivering training, designing and conducting audits, advising on DPIAs and liaising with the Information Commissioner.
On this workshop, led by a serving Data Protection Officer, you will study the importance of this role, the practical key skills required and how to make it work. We will also examine how the role will change as a result of the recently revised the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.
This workshop is suitable for DPOs in both the public and privacy sector. It is not about the law. It will analyse the role and duties of the DPO in a practical corporate context.
Key Topics
- Relationships with senior management and how to get them on side
- How to get involved in key decisions
- How to secure appropriate resources
- Handling conflicts of interest
- Developing a communication strategy
- Developing leadership and conflict resolution skills
- Being an agent for change
- Developing a systematic/programme approach to compliance
- Dealing with the Information Commissioner
- Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of their role
- Discuss and identify the practical key skills required to be a successful DPO
- Understand the context of delivering a Data Protection Programme
- Discuss the challenges in their role and the solutions
- Data Protection and Digital Information Bill
All our associates are experienced information governance professionals who have been training and advising in this field for many years.
Event Information
| Event Date | 17-09-2025 9:30 am |
| Individual Price | From £449 plus VAT |
| Location | Online (live) |
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