Failure to properly deal with Data subjects’ access rights was the cause of the most complaints to the Data Protection Commission last year (30% of all complaints post-GDPR). In an era where systemic failure to manage such issues could result in a significant fine or litigation, it is vital to understand this issue and manage this process correctly.

This intensive one-day course will offer expert insight and information on important issues when it comes to GDPR, Subject access requests, FOI and the right of access. We will show the similarities between data protection and FOI, exemptions under both, and where they both overlap. We will show you how to effectively deal with requests, with a step by step approach to approaching both FOI and Data Subject Access Requests.  

Course Content

• An introduction to the changes introduced by GDPR for DSARs and erasure requests
• Step by step approach to DSARs (Data Subject Access Request) and erasure requests
• The existing and new exemptions available for both rights
• How to create an efficient process to deal with requests based on practical examples
• A review of the most recent decisions of the DPC
• Work through the DPC’s case studies and cases that have been considered by the courts in Ireland and in Europe.
• Discussion on the approach of the Data Protection Commission
• The similarities between Data Protection and FOI generally
• Step by step approach to DSARs and FOI request
• The exemptions under both regime
• How the two regimes overlap
• How to create an efficient process to deal with requests
• Differences between the approach of the information Commissioner’s Office and the Data Protection Commission

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for people who work with, or will work with, data protection or FOI issues on a frequent basis.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €495 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €595. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.