Events

Our events programme launched in June 2019 after we held a public consultation inviting feedback on its scope, format, and content in April 2019.

Our events programme should be considered in the context of section 61 of The Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 which outlines our duty to raise public awareness of citizens’ rights and to promote awareness of controllers/processors’ legal duties.

It is a key aspect of our Communications Strategy, and we intend to use our events to effect positive cultural change by:

  • being accessible to local organisations and citizens of all ages
  • improving compliance by building awareness of topical issues in data protection
  • encouraging innovation and excellence in data protection practices
  • exploring official guidance with the regulated community
  • gathering feedback from local industry and individuals

Effecting cultural change: Project Bijou

During the week of 24-28 May 2021 we launched a social initiative we call Project Bijou. This project will explore working with people to create cultural change. 

Upcoming

 Thu 12 Aug 2021

Why data protection is never done

 Guernsey Chamber of Commerce

 Tue 17 Aug 2021

Data protection surgery for start-ups/small businesses (1 of 5)

 The Digital Greenhouse

 Thu 19 Aug 2021

Data protection surgery for start-ups/small businesses (2 of 5)

 The Digital Greenhouse

 Mon 23 Aug 2021

Data protection surgery for start-ups/small businesses (3 of 5)

 The Digital Greenhouse

 Wed 25 Aug 2021

Data protection surgery for start-ups/small businesses (4 of 5)

 The Digital Greenhouse

 Fri 27 Aug 2021

Data protection surgery for start-ups/small businesses (5 of 5)

 The Digital Greenhouse

 Mon 8 Nov 2021

How to respond to 'subject access requests'

 ODPA

Past

 Tue 2 Feb 2021

Protecting your business, protecting people’s data: five key steps to take in 2021

 The Guernsey Chamber of Commerce

 Wed 17 Feb 2021

Data Protection in the Workplace

 pre-record

 Tue 20 Apr 2021

Data Breaches: Human Error vs. Technology

 Zoom

 Fri 28 May 2021

Project Bijou Launch Week

 ONLINE

 Wed 30 Jun 2021

The human at the heart: Individuals' rights under data protection legislation

 ODPA

ACTIVITY OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF OUR EVENTS PROGRAMME:

Training
The ODPA does not have a training remit and as such our events should not be considered to constitute a training programme.
 
CPD points
Please note we will not be awarding points for continuous professional development. Attendees are free to contact their own professional bodies to find out whether our events programme could count towards their CPD.
 
Children
The events above are aimed at adults. We have a separate Schools Programme for children. 
 
Drop-in sessions
We started offering drop-in sessions to representatives from organisations in March 2019. These are for general enquiries from controllers and processors only.
 
Study visits
Since March 2019 organisations have been able to apply for a study visit if they have a specific, in-depth query that they would like to explore with us privately.