All public authorities in the UK need to comply with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOISA in Scotland) and the Environmental Information Regulations. In this 1-day course we will cover: ↪Section 12: cost limits (bonus points if you know that S12 is not technically an exemption) ↪Section 14: vexatious (ditto, still not an exemption as these are all listed in Part II FOIA) ↪Section 22: future publication – particularly what is ‘reasonable’ ↪Section 36: prejudice to the effective conduct of public affairs - how do you make sure you get a reasonable opinion ↪Section 40: personal data ↪Section 41: confidence ↪Section 43: commercial interests, particularly how things have changed since so much spend is being published already

In today's fast-paced business environment, success lies in the hands of skilled and adaptable managers. This Level 7 Diploma program prepares you to thrive in this changing world by providing a unique blend of academic achievement and commercial goals. All professionals naturally want to progress in their field. Employers recognise the value of experienced, highly trained managers... Both recognise the time pressure that often results in stalled learning at management levels. The L7 Postgraduate Diploma in Business is the solution. This flexible programme is designed to open up a world of additional skills and learning for managers in sales, marketing, and business administration roles, but in a way that works for both the learner and employer. Our innovative learning approach means your career advancement and team development does not need to be at the cost of the working week or work-life balance. The available learning areas include skills encompassing: ✅Entrepreneurship ✅Innovation ✅Corporate Finance ✅Digital Marketing ✅Leadership ✅Strategic Management ✅International Marketing ✅ Project Management. You choose which units are most appropriate for you so academic achievement is linked to commercial goals and career development.

This is the 2020 version of the IAPP's Certified Information Privacy Technologist Training Course The CIPT is the first and only certification of its kind worldwide. It was launched by the IAPP in 2014 and updated in early 2020 to meet the growing need that only tech pros can fill—securing data privacy at all stages of IT product and service lifecycles. Whether you work in the public or private sector, data privacy skills are quickly becoming a must-have—and that’s a great opportunity for you. The CIPT certification also holds accreditation under ISO 17024: 2012

An entry-level BCS certificate for everyone who handles personal information in the workplace Accredited by BCS, this course is designed to satisfy the compliance obligations of the wider workforce, the BCS Data Protection Foundation qualification is suitable for anyone involved in the acquisition, use and protection of personal information. Since its introduction in 2014, the BCS has issued over 2400 data protection certifications across IT, HR, marketing, customer support and other service delivery departments, alongside those new to traditional compliance and information security roles. This latest version of the BCS syllabus (v3.5.2) covers the EU GDPR, UK Data Protection Act 2018, and PECR while taking into account recent legislative changes and the period of transition. This GDPR training package includes: ↪ 5 x 3.5 hour live online sessions across 1-week ↪ A complete foundation level GDPR manual ↪ Entrance to the 1-hour, multiple-choice online BCS Examination ↪ One to one support up until exam ↪ Detailed 88-page training manual comes in an A4 bound folder + an editable electronic version ↪ Copy of the General Data Protection Regulation & Data Protection Act 2018 ↪ Electronic copy of the full course PowerPoint ↪ Exercises, revision materials ↪ Sample exam questions ↪ 1st year BCS Associate membership