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Information Governance Blog
Follow us for the latest thoughts on information governance and data protection. The content we share discusses updates to regulations, the shifting role of a DPO and the competencies that professionals should be learning and maintaining.
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 easier. We can feed our pets (and even talk to them) from the office, we...
Welcome to the Team, Lauren!
With a degree in Scots Law obtained from the University of Aberdeen, strong customer service skills, and a great new perspective on delivering her role, Lauren has been a very welcome addition to the Team at Tkm Consulting. Since Lauren started with us last month,...
Data Compliance and COP 26
In the wake of the end of COP 26, we’ve all given thought to how we can do our bit to improve our environmental impact in our personal lives. How, though, can we apply this to our businesses? There are many steps we can take which, while complying with data protection...
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...
New to the Role of Data Protection Officer? We’ve Put Together a Few Points to Help You Get Started
New to the role of data protection officer? We’ve put together a few points to help you get started
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...
One Year and Counting – a GDPR Checklist
With one year to go, it must be time for a GDPR checklist! It is essential to make a start on preparations for compliance with the GDPR as there is lots to do. The list below provides high level tasks that should be in your preparation programme and references the...
News Roundup: Cyber Security and the Right to be Forgotten
I’m not sure any information management blog would be complete without comment on the recent news. There have been two stories that caught my eye. The first, I am sure, almost goes without saying and relates to the malware attack and importance of cyber security....
