PDP Training

Data Protection in the Workplace

For Human Resources departments, meeting the requirements of data protection law can be particularly challenging.  Holding and handling staff information carries significant legal responsibilities and risks.

This invaluable one-day Training course is designed to meet the needs of Human Resources Managers and Officers.  It will also be useful to Employment Lawyers and companies providing outsourced HR functions to other organisations.

The session lets delegates know the key areas of risk and includes practical advice on:

• obtaining, using and managing staff information
• ensuring that the recruitment and selection process meets the legal requirements, including the content of application forms, pre-employment vetting, criminal records, medical checks and the interview process
• retaining staff records, including setting appropriate periods of time for keeping information
• dealing with information requests from staff - what must be disclosed and what you can withhold
• disclosing staff information to outside third parties - the legal requirements that must be met before staff information can be sent outside the organisation
• references and the rights of ex-members of staff
• monitoring staff activities and communications, including using line managers, private detectives, CCTV cameras and website monitoring technologies
• handling sensitive information such as health and sickness records and medical data
• how to handle mergers, acquisitions and restructuring
• outsourcing functions to third party providers
• how to handle staff complaints
• the role of the Data Protection Commissioner and what to do if he instigates an investigation

There will be plenty of opportunity for questions at the Training course.

Colin has particular expertise in advising on data protection matters in the human resources sector, including on matters such as: compliance with data protection obligations; managing data security; processing of sensitive personal data; handling of data subject access requests (notably in the context of ongoing or potential litigation) and Data Protection Commissioner audits and investigations; adherence to registration obligations; drafting of data protection notices; and steps required for compliant data sharing (including as part of international data transfers).

Colin is described in Chambers Europe as a "customer-oriented lawyer who takes time to understand what we want and need".  He is a frequent speaker on data protection topics, including at the annual Irish PDP Conference, which Arthur Cox sponsors.  Colin is also a member of the Irish editorial board for PDP’s Data Protection Ireland journal

Dates and locations:

Who should attend this Training course:
Human Resources Officers and Administrators, Personnel Officers, Data Protection Officers, Compliance Officers, Employers' Representatives, and Employment Law Advisers 

Venues: 

To be confirmed 14 days before the course date

Timing: 

Short Day – 10am to 4pm, lunch included
** The Cork session starts at 11am and finishes at 5pm

Fees:

€545

Discount:

15% discount for second delegate
20% discount for third and subsequent delegates
( discounts apply to delegates booked at the same time, on the same course, and from the same organisation )

Miscellaneous:

This course can be used to qualify for 5 CPD hours

Our training courses are designed to meet delegates’ requirements for focused practical instruction on how to deal with the compliance needs of organisations

PDP’s trainers are not only experts in their field, but also are excellent at training.  All our sessions are interactive, and questions and discussion are welcome

How to book
 

Fill out the online booking form

Download the PDP Training Courses Catalogue & Booking Form ( PDF )

Call the PDP booking line at +353 (0)1 657 1479

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