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Privacy & Data Protection

Welcome to Privacy & Data Protection - PDP

We are the leading provider of services in the field of 'Information Law'. We publish Europe's best-selling publications in the field of data protection and freedom of information.

We provide both public and bespoke data protection training, freedom of information training and records management training events.

We host Europe's leading networking and learning events in the UK and Ireland, the Annual Data Protection Compliance Conference, the Annual Freedom of Information Conference, Annual Data Protection in the Public Sector Conference ( all in London ) and in Dublin, Ireland: Data Protection – Practical Compliance Conference

We provide a recruitment service in the fields of data protection, freedom of information and records management.

Privacy & Data Protection Journal
We are the publishers of the Privacy & Data Protection journal, the most popular journal for data protection professionals.

Published in 8 editions per year, edited by Peter Carey, the journal is an invaluable source of news, articles and guidance for all those who work in the field of data protection, privacy and security. The Editorial Board are all experts in fields of data protection and privacy.

I think the current format is excellent and is the best Data Protection Journal around and I have been a subscriber for many years. Keep up the good work
Doreen Broom, Data Protection Officer
Scottish Borders Council

The Privacy & Data Protection journal is widely acclaimed as being the best professional journal in its field.

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Freedom of Information

We host the Annual Freedom of Information Conference in London, and provide FOI training, seminar and workshop sessions. See our FOI homepage.

Freedom of Information journal is essential reading for FOI Officers, PFI Companies, Commercial Lawyers and everyone involved in public authority legal compliance.

Containing invaluable articles by FOI legal experts and practitioners, this unique FOI journal contains vital compliance advice for Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Fire Services, NHS Trusts, Universities, Schools and Central Government Departments.

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Training
Privacy & Data Protection provides training in all aspects of data protection law and FOI compliance. We provide both off-the-shelf and tailor made data protection training courses for all organisations, including local authorities, banks, insurance companies, law firms and accountants.

Compliance Reviews
We also conduct data protection audits ( Full Data Protection Audit, Compliance Review and Website Compliance Audit ) of UK and Irish businesses including law firms.

Data Protection Training Courses 2008

Keep yourself fully up to date with the latest in the data protection world. Our training courses are designed to fulfil the needs of a variety of audiences, from lawyers to human resources officers, and to cater to a wide level of existing knowledge. All our sessions are fully interactive and questions and discussion are welcome.

All courses we provide are fully accredited by the Law Society.

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7th Annual Data Protection Compliance Conference

2nd & 3rd October 2008

The keynote speaker: Richard Thomas, the Information Commissioner.

Information professionals will find it invaluable to attend this important two-day event, which provides delegates with up to the minute compliance advice and unparalleled networking opportunities.

The Chair for this year's Conference is Bridget Treacy, Partner at Hunton & Williams. Her firm is sponsoring the complimentary Wine and Canapés Reception after the Speakers’ Presentations on the first day.

I have attended many DP conferences over the years
– this is the best! Well done!
Paul Leadbeater,
Head of Internal Security, GSL UK

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Latest journal issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4

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Updated: 12/05/08

PDP's legal notice

In association with Charles Russell, PDP Training is presenting an Employment Masterclass – essential and invaluable practical training for all Human Resources Officers.

Upcoming PDP Conferences

PDP hosts professional Conferences in the areas of privacy, data protection, freedom of information and corporate investigations. The speakers are the leading experts in their fields, and delegates receive invaluable practical advice. Many events have Workshops, where the delegates have the opportunity to work through practical scenarios and to get hands-on experience.

New Conference:

1st Annual Data Protection in the Public Sector Conference, 5th & 6th June 2008, London

Please see our website for our upcoming Conferences.

Book by
Peter Carey

Data Protection:
A Practical Guide to UK and EU Law

'Data Protection - A practical guide to UK and EU Law' Second Edition, outstanding - lost for words, and you have included reference to the SI's, it will now take precedence of my book case. With your book in my repository, I now feel re-inspired to carry on
Howard Smith Information Security Manager/Data Protection Officer