Event: EU General Data Protection Regulation – One Year to Go

8.30-10.30

Free

Anderson Strathern Edinburgh Office, 1

Rutland Court, Edinburgh, EH3 8EY

On 25 May 2018, all data controllers and data processors will have to comply with the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Failure to do so could result in significant financial penalties.

A new EU ePrivacy Regulation is also due to come into effect on that date, replacing the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.

With 365 days to go until the GDPR and the ePrivacy Regulation come into effect, we are hosting a seminar to help organisations to prepare for the changes.

This seminar will be an opportunity for you to learn more about the GDPR and the ePrivacy Regulation, to help prepare for implementation of the new laws, to provide an opportunity to discuss issues with a range of other professionals and to ask questions of Anderson Strathern’s expert panel.

Event Programme

Timings

8.30am: Arrival, registration and tea and coffee

8.45am: Presentations start

10am: Q&A

10.30am: Event close

Anderson Strathern Speakers

Fiona Killen, Partner and Head of Parliamentary & Public Law Unit

Fiona has long-standing and specialist expertise in data protection and information law. This expertise includes the interaction between data protection law and other areas of law, such as freedom of information and human rights. She has worked in this area of law for over 15 years across both the public and private sectors

Douglas McLachlan, Partner, Corporate

Douglas has 15 years’ experience in advising on data protection and freedom of information law. He has advised individuals, businesses and public sector bodies on their rights and obligations under the DPA, the FOIA, the FOISA and the Environmental Information Regulations. Douglas also advises on data security issues and data breach management.

Ailidh Callander, Senior Solicitor, Parliamentary & Public Law Unit

Ailidh has particular expertise in data protection, freedom of information and digital rights. Ailidh has considerable experience of advising on all aspects of compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998. She regularly advises clients on individuals’ rights, including responding to subject access requests, section 10 notices and claims for compensation for damage/ distress.

Chris McDowall, Partner, Employment

Chris is experienced at advising on data protection issues in an employment context, including employee monitoring and information breaches. He advises a diverse range of commercial clients with operations across the UK. He also works for public sector bodies and private individuals.

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