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Governor Training - General Data Protection Regulation
- The GDPR is a new data protection regulation which will be in place from 25th May 2018
- The session will give a very brief overview of the changes
The GDPR is a new data protection regulation which will be in place from 25th May 2018. It will replace the current Data Protection Act 1998 and sit alongside a new Data Protection Act (currently a bill). The 2 pieces of legislation will need to be considered together to ensure compliance with legislation.
Whilst the GDPR has many similarities to the DPA, it sets out to modernise current legislation. There are some significant changes relating to the rights individuals have over the use of their personal information. Organisations need to show compliance through policies, procedures and staff training but also need to be able to demonstrate governance and accountability at Board level to show a commitment to the way the organisation protects, governs and understands its data processing.
A failure to prepare could have serious consequences for Schools as fines can be imposed for breaches of any aspect of the legislation (not just security breaches) and maximum fines could reach 4% of the organisation’s annual turnover.
The session will give a very brief overview of these changes.
- Facilitator
- Venue & Travel Information
Maria Tickle, IG Planning & Risk Manager, Rochdale Borough Council
Hopwood Hall College
Free parking is available onsite - just press the buzzer at the barrier and say you're here for a REAL Trust event.
How to get here
By Road: The Rochdale campus is 2.6 miles from junction 20 off the M62. Follow the signs for Rochdale town centre
By Rail: Rochdale train station is a ten minute walk from the Rochdale Campus through the town centre. It is also a Metrolink station, Manchester’s light railway system, which links Rochdale with Oldham, Bury and Manchester City Centre.
By Bus: The Rochdale bus station is approximately 5 minutes’ walk from the Rochdale campus. There are frequent bus services throughout the borough which terminate in Rochdale.