The guest speakers ( archived page ) covered many angles of data protection issues that were of interest to the delegates: From consent to human resources issues, from outsourcing to marketing and from data exports to practical compliance tips.
 

The Data Protection Commissioner, Billy Hawkes, gave an excellent keynote speech on the challenges that organisations face in dealing with data protection compliance.  One of the major themes of the entire Conference was helping organisations to see data protection as an enabler rather than an obstacle.  The delegates appreciated the time he took to answer their questions.

Mr Hawkes reviewed the applicable Irish and European laws, and set out the different stages of data protection responsibility, from obtaining the data, through retaining data and the eventual disposal of data; and the different responsibilities during those stages.  He discussed the different rights and obligations under data protection law and covered data transfer issues.  He went on to discuss the role of the DPC and his to approach towards compliance, and gave the delegates great insight to how complaints are handled penalties when complaints are upheld.

The feedback from the delegates was excellent.  The event was sold out.

Practical well informed guidance and direction.
A very enjoyable day, thanks!
Anne-Marie Donoghue, Regional FOI & DP Liaison Officer, HSE Dublin

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“Very good Conference, materials and speakers”
Catherine Gill,
Administrative Officer, County Wexford VEC
 

“Excellent”
Sharon Kenny
Sanofi Aventis

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“Well organised. Good food too!”
Donal Fitzgibbon
IT Tralee

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"Excellent Conference. Very worthwhile”
Deirdre Sheridan,
Human Resources Administrator
Blackrock Clinic

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“Very useful materials”
Valerie Ryder,
Administrative Assistant
University of Limerick

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“Very informative and useful”
Mary Dolan
Anglo Irish Bank

 2006 Conference
Presentations:

The guest speakers covered many angles of data protection issues that were of interest to the delegates:

The commissioner's view: compliance, enforcement and the future
Billy Hawkes, Data Protection Commissioner

Accessing personal data: the dos and don'ts
Rob Corbet, Partner, Arthur Cox

Compliance as a strategic business issue
Willa Mawhinney, Compliance Manager, Allianz Ireland

Direct marketing: how to get it right
Bill Moss, Chairman, Irish Direct Marketing Association

Workplace issues: gathering information on staff
John Menton, Partner, Arthur Cox

Computers and personal data: what happens when they meet
Andrew Harbison, Head of IT Forensic Unit, Deloitte Dublin

Records management: never mind the strategy, what do I do next?
Philip Jones, Head of Information Governance, Staffordshire County Council

Data transfers: the challenges and possible solutions
Peter Carey, Consultant, Charles Russell, LLP

Data protection in context of other legislation
Colin Rooney, Associate, Arthur Cox

Click to view the 2006 Conference Speakers' biographies and additional details
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