Our Blog
Follow us for latest thoughts on data protection, usually in relation to the DPO and developing and maintaining their skills and competencies.
Can One Size Fit All for DPO Competencies?
Two areas that I have been thinking about recently, which I think will form a key part of my research moving forward, are that of conflict of interest and to what extent the required skills and competencies of a DPO should be determined by the environment in which...
Interpreting the Requirements for Designation a DPO
Having worked since 1998 in the field of data protection, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has, in my view, significantly increased the profile of those working with the legislation. This is assisted and...
Required Skills and Competencies – Comparison of Schemes
When considering the skills and competencies required by a data protection officer (DPO) to successful fulfil their role, an important source of information is schemes and guidance issued by the...
Introduction to My Research Blog
Finally I have managed to get a blog sorted to document the research I am doing for a PhD looking at various aspects of the role of the DPO. I have yet to finalise the research questions although...
BCS Data Protection Courses Available for 2019
What courses are available? Tkm Consulting is delighted to announce new data protection courses are available for 2019. Tkm Consulting is an accredited training partner for the BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) and we have added their data protection...
We Are Launching Our New Data Protection Qualifications!
Tkm is delighted to be launching a suite of 3 approved data protection qualifications on 9 April 2018 at the Information Market as part of the ICO’s Data Protection Practitioners Conference. The qualifications are based on specific learning outcomes and...
Data Protection Training for GDPR – Getting it Right First Time – Part 2
Training of staff is going to be a vital investment to ensure compliance with the GDPR for many organisations, although it can also be a significant cost. It is therefore essential to make sure your organisation has a training solution that is right for them....
Data Protection Training for GDPR – Getting it Right First Time – Part 1
Data protection training is going to be an essential part of preparing for compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Time is already becoming limited to develop and implement a comprehensive training programme to enable compliance with the GDPR....
Preparing for GDPR – Is the Way You Process Information Compliant with Data Protection Laws?
I attended a seminar last year where an organisation presented a new database that they had been developing. In my view, it was great. Genuine issues recognised by both the organisation and the sector involved would be addressed and the tool, without doubt, would...