Training

Data protection DVD 

Data protection touches every organisation. All staff who deal with information - from databases to personnel records - need to be aware of the legislation surrounding data protection.

They require training on the issues involved, their implications, and the principles of handling data properly. Eversheds has developed a product that can help. This is the Eversheds Data Protection DVD.

Data protection is a big issue for business

Data protection compliance isn’t simply about consent wording on application forms or placing a few policies on your intranet. Complying with these laws requires awareness of the data protection rules amongst your staff and a culture that encourages secure data handling practices. Many breaches continue to occur simply through ignorance. The consequences can include fines, compensation claims, bad PR and even losing the use of valuable databases. But how do you create this culture? Few organisations have the in-house expertise, resource or training budget required to provide data protection training to all their staff.

What’s on offer?

The DVD offers a stimulating and effective way of training your staff in data protection compliance. Presented by Sue Cook (ex-Crimewatch) it features a number of case studies to illustrate the issues involved. Information is presented in an entertaining and straightforward way and is suitable for all your employees who handle information.

The package allows you to focus on specific areas of data protection, get feedback and ensure that the training has been understood. By the end of the DVD you and your staff will be able to answer questions such as:

• Why is data protection important?
• What sort of data does it apply to?
• Should personal data be disclosed to anyone who asks for it?
• Can you keep personal data for as long as you like?
• Can you do what you like with personal data?
• When do you need to get consent?
• How should a data access request be handled?
• Can personal data be freely passed between divisions of a company?

A full range of support material is supplied with the DVD including:

• a trainer’s guide
• workbooks containing explanatory notes and exercises to be completed in conjunction with the DVD
• a test and marking tools
• notes for HR and sales and marketing personnel
• a key points card for your staff.

View a sample of the DVD

This four-minute video clip can be viewed using Macromedia Flash Player or Windows Media Player. You will need speakers on your PC to hear the demo. Please select the version you wish to view. 

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Cost

Whether used as the cornerstone of a data protection compliance programme or as part of your induction process this DVD will enable you to easily, quickly and cost effectively train your staff about data protection. The cost of the DVD will be dependent on the number of staff to be trained.

For more information contact:

Paula Barrett
Tel from UK: 0845 498 4890
International: +44 113 200 4890
E-mail: paulabarrett@eversheds.com or fill in your details below.