The State of Enforcement: Protecting Patient Privacy and Complying with the Data Protection Act
This FairWarning® webinar was completed on February 23rd, 2011.
Title: The State of Enforcement: Protecting Patient Privacy and Complying with the Data Protection Act
Date Conducted: Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
Speakers
Mick Gorrill is Head of Enforcement at the ICO. With the Information Commissioner's Office since 2004, Mick is Head of the newly formed Enforcement Department with responsibility for all regulatory activity and the investigation of criminal offences under the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts.
Hazel Grant is a partner with Bristows law firm. Hazel is an IT lawyer, specialising in public procurements, complex information technology projects and information law. Hazel's work regularly involves advising on commercial and procurement law issues including structuring public procurements, handling procurement complaints and drafting project agreements in line with Office of Government Commerce guidance.
Overview
Hear the ICO’s approach to patient privacy enforcement, a review of the powers available under the Data Protection Act, and lessons learned from enforcement activities. You will learn the latest statistics on patient privacy breaches, as well as tips for Data Protection compliance and responding to an enforcement action by the ICO. |
