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Liz Awarded Fellowship of IRMS
We are delighted that our managing director Liz Taylor has been made a fellow of the IRMS (Information and Records Management Society). Liz, who has worked in both information governance and delivery of training for the past 20 years, addressed the group’s annual...
Information and Records Management Society
Ross-shire data protection expert set to address global conference after 'unprecedented amount of change' as stage set for annual Information and Records Management Society gatheringA HIGHLAND data protection expert is to address delegates from around the world at a...
Tkm & FYI Training Courses Pledge for DEC Ukraine Appeal
The plight of the Ukrainian people has moved us all, so we have decided to donate some of our training course earnings this year to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal....
Doorbells, Dashcams and Data
Have you ever dimmed the lights using your smart phone or turned your home heating up from the airport? Some of the modern day technology at our disposal in homes and businesses makes life much...
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 supervisory authorities. To date there have been schemes issued by...
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 intend to cover a number of different areas including: Interpretation of...
IRMS Conference Presentation – Professional Development for DPOs
This presentation considered: Tkm is a training partner of the IRMS what emerging best practice is available for those in the role of DPOthe challenges of developing skill sets as a DPOthe value of qualificationsprofessional development options The presentation was...