Data Protection Act

Current Legislation and its practical employment implications

Duration: One Day

Workshop Objectives

To provide a detailed HR perspective and understanding of the Act
To understand the issues relating to other functions, including operational managers
To consider the practical implications of the Act for the Company and individuals

Content:

Workshop Scope:
Related Legislation
The 1998 Act
Transition Dates
DPA Principles
Policies
Personal Data
Practical Implications
Future Developments
Action Planning
Sensitive Personal Data
Employer's Responsibilities
Employee's Rights

The Practical Implications of the Act:
Data locations
Access and security
Disclosure
3rd Parties
Change requests from employees
Auditing
Systems and records
Employment documentation
Selection and appointment
Psychometrics
References
Sickness
Equal Opportunities
Appraisals
HR Marketing
Payroll Data Matching
Medical Testing
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Disciplinary Procedures
Retention of records
Automated systems
International data transfers
Monitoring

The Content of this workshop can be customised to suit circumstances, in particular if the company holds marketing information as well as employee data.