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Trippysaid:
“Would Mac release a paper/ slides or even come do a talk at the Berkshire Branch meeting.
Clare”
Hi, all –
I have had some positive responses from several members and I hope this explanation about the hand-out will help.
Really this is about wanting to avoid adding to the confusion that already surrounds the Data Protection Act. There is a really critical bit for bookkeepers especially –
- knowing the distinction between a data controller and a data processor and
- understanding the impact of all this on bookkeepers, registering as data controllers under the Act, our engagement letters, data security responsibilities, etc.
Unfortunately, with the Data Protection Act nothing is straightforward and there isn’t a brief, simple way to explain it.
The DPA is often seen as a ‘dry’ subject, but I try to give a presentation which describes and shows it all clearly in words and slides, with examples from publications by the Information Commissioner’s Office and others. Without that understanding from the presentation the hand-out could be confusing or misleading or probably both.
I certainly don’t want to add to the misunderstandings, mystery and confusion that exist already around this subject, even among government departments and other bodies. Quite the opposite!
I was lucky to be invited by Meena and another associate to give presentations for them and was pleased to say yes on a personal basis. This is purely private, voluntary venture - no money has passed hands!
I have been asked to give another presentation on data protection at an ICB branch meeting. It's fairly nearby, in November, and will be advertised by the organiser in due course.
If you have any queries about the Data Protection Act, why not post a topic in the forum’s Chat Room?
Good luck
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