Designed for chambers staff and focused upon the specific data protection challenges that exist within barristers' chambers today.

Every day, chambers' employees face specific data protection challenges and this course will assist chambers' employees in how to appropriately manage the personal information they process, as well as how to guide and protect their barristers.

Created by our in-house barristers, this bespoke online course uses real-life examples to teach staff how to appropriately manage the personal information they process, as well as how to guide and protect their barristers.

The training is self-directed and is updated frequently with the most recent case law and examples of actions taken by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

What will you learn? 

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the importance of data protection within chambers and the consequences of breaching GDPR regulations.
• Be aware of the current legislation surrounding GDPR and the obligations on how personal information is handled within chambers.
• Recognise the different categories of personal data and know your role in processing information correctly.
• Understand the seven data protection principles set out by the GDPR and your role in adhering to them.
• Recognise both physical and electronic security measures protecting client data.
• Understand your chambers’ remote working policy and know of important safety concerns to data security.
• Know the rights of an individual and your role in dealing with Subject Access Requests or Data breaches.

Who is this course for?

Chambers managers, clerks, marketing managers and other employees who:

• Want an efficient, effective way to meet legislative and BSB-required standards.
• Wish to ensure robust regulatory compliance to avoid fines.
• Are keen to protect the professional reputation of their chambers.
• Want to remain or become competitive within their specialist area.

93% of users said they would recommend this training to a colleague.