Masterclass – Complying with the new ICO Code of Practice on Data Sharing in Educational Establishments
8 March 2022
10.00am – 12.00pm
The statutory Data Sharing Code of Practice came into force on 5th October 2021.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) produced comprehensive guidance for organisations on how to share data lawfully, while protecting people’s personal information.
Educational establishments regularly share personal information with external organisations. This Masterclass is aimed at professionals in the education sector with a working knowledge of the data protection compliance looking for high-level training on changes introduced by the new Code of Practice to quickly get up to speed on the legal requirements. It covers ways to evidence compliance with the UK GDPR requirements, using practical tools such as data sharing request forms, checklists, and data sharing agreements.
What will this event cover?
- Overview of main changes introduced by the Data Sharing Code of Practice
- New guidance on data sharing in an urgent situation or an emergency
- Advice on content of data sharing agreements
- Guidance on sharing children’s personal data
- Establishing processes and maintaining records for data sharing to comply with the UK GDPR accountability requirements
What are the outcomes?
Delegates will:
- Understand changes introduced by the new statutory Data Sharing Code of Practice and improve professional knowledge of the UK GDPR requirements and
- Improve understanding of how to evidence compliance with the UK GDPR to meet legal accountability requirements and ensure the organisation minimises risks of a successful complaint to the ICO
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for anyone who may need to disclose personal data held by educational establishments, such as those who are involved in child safeguarding, or anyone responsible for data protection compliance at educational establishments, such as management, Data Protection Officers or HR professionals
How long will the webinar last?
This will be delivered on 8 March 2022 at 10.00am finishing by 12pm.
What will the cost be?
£50 plus VAT per delegate.
Reserving a place
Places can be booked by filling out the form below. Alternatively, please email events@navigatorlaw.co.uk or telephone 0333 2400 308.
Who will deliver the training?
Sean Morris, Legal Manager at Navigator, trained as a solicitor in the public sector at Brighton and Hove City Council, the first UK local authority legal team to receive LEXCEL accreditation, the quality mark for excellence in practice management and client care. He completed a seat in Education and Social Work where his responsibilities included representing the local authority at Special Educational Needs Tribunals.
Having specialised in employment law, Sean joined the litigation team at RBS/NatWest Mentor where he defended Tribunal claims and in addition advised on data protection law. This involved supporting businesses from a wide range of sectors, such as retail and health care, and helping prepare for compliance with GDPR. He went on to work for the largest employment law services provider for UK businesses and later joined a commercial private practice where he advised on privacy and data protection law.
Sean has managed teams responding to complex data subject access requests on behalf of corporate clients in the retail and banking sectors and supported businesses dealing with data breaches. His experience reviewing business compliance has included drafting and updating internal data protection policies and privacy information for commercial clients, in addition to data mapping and drafting ROPAs for national energy companies and charities. He has also delivered training on data protection and employment law.
In 2019 he became a dual qualified solicitor with the Law Society of Scotland and the following year completed the Law Society of Ireland’s Certificate in Data Protection Practice.