Information governance

Introduction

Data Protection and Freedom of Information represent key elements of a broader information governance framework, and ALL staff should understand their responsibilities towards personal and business sensitive information under this, and other legislation.

Objectives

This workshop aims to provide an understanding of:

The broader Information Governance framework

The key provisions of the Data Protection Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Environmental Information Regulations

Procedures for handling requests for access to information held by KCC (under FOI, DPA and EIR)

Basic principles for information security and records management good practice

Please contact your directorate coordinators for any help, guidance and training.

Business Strategy and Support / Customer and Communities Caroline Dodge

 - 01622 221652

Families and Social Care ( Adults ) Sandra Town - 01622 221790

Families and Social Care ( Children ) / Education, Learning and Skills Michelle Hunt

 - 01622 696692

Enterprise and Environment / Customer and Communities Pauline Banks - 01622 696915

Course content

See Workshop Programme

Duration: 1 day
Cost: £50 per delegate

Course dates 2011 - 2012

For further information or booking details please contact:

Nick Smead: nick.smead@kent.gov.uk
Ed Lacey: edward.lacey@kent.gov.uk
Tel: 01622 694532

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