Data Protection – An update from the expert.

Thursday 21st March 2002, 
Sprecher Grier Halberstam LLP, Lincoln House, 300 High Holborn, London WC1V 7JH

Sprecher Grier Halberstam has for many years offered members free initial advice on IT related legal matters and believe that the recent changes to the Data Protection Act make greater awareness of the compliance requirements essential.

AGENDA

14:30  Registration & Coffee

14:45  Welcome and Introductions

14:50   Where do I stand with regard to the DPA and related issues ?
Steve Way, Johnson Matthey

15:10   Navigating your way through the DPA minefield
Emma Shipp, SGH

•  Is your processing of data covered by the Data Protection Act?

• The requirement for ‘fair and lawful processing’ under the First Data Protection Principle and how to ensure you comply with this.

• Data protection privacy policies – what should be covered and when should they be provided to clients?

• Data which is deemed to be sensitive and the conditions for processing this type of data.

• The four specific rights afforded to individuals.Consequences of a breach of the Act – criminal sanctions and liability of directors in addition to the company.

Emma Shipp joined the SGH commercial department in 1990 from a post in industry and became a partner in 1993.  She has wide experience in the commercial field including acquisitions, mergers, security documents, employment agreements and share option schemes.  She first became involved in advising on data protection in connection with company sales 8 years ago.  Since then the ambit of data protection legislation has considerably widened and the issues facing businesses are more complex.  Her wide knowledge of corporate matters assists in advising on and finding practical solutions to these issues.

15:40   Question & Answer Forum

16:15   Refreshments

16:50   Close