• Claire Hall

  Legal Director, VWV

  Claire is a Legal Director at VWV who provides advice on all areas of data protection compliance. 

   

  Claire advises charities on a wide range of issues including data sharing, transparency obligations, marketing and fundraising compliance and data subjects' rights. She has developed data protection documentation for charities, such as, privacy notices and policies. Claire has particular expertise advising on complex subject access requests, for example, in the context of disputes. She has supported charities with their response to data breaches, including, in relation to notifications to the Information Commissioner's Office and assisting with the actions to take following a breach.

   

  Claire combines technical expertise with strategic advice. She understands the importance of aligning data protection compliance with a charity's wider objectives. Claire has received excellent feedback for her training due to her ability to make complex legal concepts accessible.

• Vicki Bowles

  Data Protection Partner (Barrister at Law) , VWV

  Vicki has extensive experience in advising schools, charities, businesses and public authorities on data protection and freedom of information. Her knowledge of the information commissioner and information tribunal mean that she is able to advice both strategically as well as practically, and she can help with general compliance (such as policies and agreements) as well as specific questions around subject access and other individual rights. Vicki has spoken to a wide variety of audiences on data protection, including faith organisations, schools, charities and creative businesses.

10.00	Introduction
10.15	Data protection compliance overview What does a compliant charity look like? What are the key aspects to ensuring continued compliance?
10.45	Policies and documents What do you need - what documentation is required under the UK GDPR? What are "nice to haves" - other documents, policies and procedures that are not specifically required, but will assist with demonstrating compliance
11.15	Break
11.30	Contracts and data sharing What types of data sharing exist? What are the rules - when is a data sharing a legal requirement? What is best practice when it comes to data sharing? What are the risks of not having agreements in place?
12.00	Individual rights: Subject access, rectification, erasure, portability, restriction, objection Pitfalls and saviours - where are the risks and how can you mitigate these? What not to do - common mistakes and the consequences of these What to make sure you are doing - what to put in place to make dealing with individual rights easier on the organisation
12.30	Break
12.45	Fundraising and opting in and out What are the rules? What does the future look like? Are the rules likely to change?
13.15	Conclusions

(prices exc VAT)
Governance & Leadership charity subscriber - £119
Charity rate - £159
Corporate Governance & Leadership subscriber- £300
Corporate delegate- £400

For group bookings email [email protected] 

When will I receive course materials and Zoom link to access the course?

After booking you will receive the following correspondence:

1 week before the course – an e-mail with your joining information, this includes the course programme and any other relevant materials.

1 day before the course – an e-mail with your final information, this includes the Zoom link, course programme any other relevant materials.

When will I be invoiced for my booking?

Invoices are manually processed so this will be sent to you by our events team shortly after your booking.

Will presentation slides be provided?

Presentations are provided in advance for the majority of our courses but this can vary and is down to the course leader’s discretion.

Will the sessions be recorded?

We do not record our courses as we feel this gives delegates the opportunity to have more open discussions and freely ask questions around the running of their charities.

Will I get a reminder prior to my course?

Yes, you will get e-mails one week and one day before your course with all of the information you need. You won’t receive a calendar invite so do make sure you put the date in your diary.

What if I can no longer attend the course?

Up to and including 14 days prior to the event, a refund (less a 15% administration fee), a substitution of a colleague, or one complimentary transfer to another training date can be issued. Only one complimentary transfer can be issued, no refund will be issued for a cancelled transfer. Once a transfer has been processed, refund for the original booking will not be issued. Refunds or transfers are not available less than 14 days before the event date. Confirmation of cancellations MUST be in writing and sent to [email protected]

 

For any other queries, please get in touch at [email protected].

Substitution and cancellation policy: On receipt of your booking form, your place is confirmed. Delegate substitutions are allowed. Up to and including 14 days prior to the event, a refund (less a 15% administration fee), or one complimentary transfer to another training date can be issued. Only one complimentary transfer can be issued, no refund will be issued for a cancelled transfer.  Once a transfer has been processed, refund for the original booking will not be issued. Refunds or transfers are not available less than 14 days before the event date. Confirmation of cancellations MUST be in writing and sent or faxed to Civil Society Media at 15 Prescott Place, London, SW4 6BS 020 7819 1200 (fax: 020 7819 1210).