Description
Information Officer Training Workshop
The Information Officer Training Workshop is aimed at enabling Information Officers and Deputy Information Officers, as well as members of privacy and data protection teams, to obtain a clear understanding of the duties of the Information Officer as stated in POPIA, PAIA and associated Regulations and the Guidance Note on Information Officers and Deputy Information Officers.
What are Workshop Objectives?
To provide a clear understanding of the duties of the Information Officer as stated in POPIA, PAIA and associated Regulations and the Guidance Note on Information Officers and Deputy Information Officers
What does the Information Officer Training workshop include?
The workshop consists of the items shown below:
- Introduction to POPIA & PAIA
- Processing Lawfulness of Personal Information
- Encouraging compliance;
- Dealing with requests made to the Body pursuant to POPIA
- Working with the Regulator in relation to investigations
- Otherwise ensuring compliance by a body with the provisions of POPIA
- The additional duties and responsibilities of the Information Officers in terms of regulation 4 of POPIA including developing a compliance framework and impact assessments
- Section 32 of PAIA, submit a report to the Regulator
- Health records
- Notification of incidents
- Handle POPIA Data Subject Requests (DSRs)
- Registration with the Regulator
- Section 7 Designation of a Deputy Information Officer
- Section 8 Delegation of authority by an Information Officer to a Deputy Information Officer
- Section 9 Training of Information Officers / Deputy Information Officer
- POPIA Ongoing Compliance Self Assessment
When will the next workshop be taking place?
The workshop dates for the next 2 months are:
- 24 April 2025
- 12 June 2025
Who should attend this workshop?
Information Officers and Deputy Information Officers and members of privacy and data protection teams should attend the The Information Officer Training workshop.
What is the duration of the workshop?
The workshop of a duration of 7 hours. It is normally scheduled to take place between 09:00 and 16:00.
How is the workshop delivered?
The workshop is delivered as a virtual workshop using Zoom or Microsoft Teams or in person for in-organisation delivery.
Who facilitates the workshop?
The workshop is facilitated by D Peter Tobin and John Cato both of whom have privacy and data protection certifications as well as well in depth experience in this field.
Will I receive a certificate for the workshop?
An e-certificate of attendance will be provided for each delegate who completes the workshop.
A link to the Candidate Registration form will be provided once you have completed your purchase.
Please contact us for more information about the course.
