Redaction and Scrutiny Training: All you need to know
Course Overview
This one day course starts at the point after you’ve logged the request and once you have all the information in front of you; and covers what is entitled, considerations of what is being asked for and the appropriate redaction per scenario. This course covers legal privilege, and two identical requests from different parties. Making a mistake, double checking / proof reading and buddying. The course also covers grey areas, risk and escalation and the consequences of releasing information alongside a practical redaction and discussion.
Who should attend?
This course is for anyone who is new to redaction and scruntiy or requires a refresher or a professional that has experience of the role. Delegates might also include Records Managers/Officers, Subject Access Request Officers, Information Governance Professionals and their deputies, Data Protection Officers or anyone working in this role.
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Course Programme
Time | Agenda |
9.15 - 9:30 | Welcome Aims & Objectives for the course |
9.30 - 11:30 | What is redaction & Scrutiny? Principles of redaction Redaction Software – what to look for Basics of understanding the request and who is asking Who is entitled to what? Fraser and Gillick Competency (Children) Schedule 2(1)(2) GDPR requests and Court Orders Considerations of what is being asked for Excessive information and Large requests Speeding up / Keeping within timescales |
11.30 - 11:45 | Refreshment break |
11.45 - 13:15 | Appropriate redaction Tips on redaction and using exemptions Dealing with Third Party Information, Another’s information, Legal Privilege References and subject access requests Employees asking for information |
13.15 - 14:00 | Lunch |
14.00 - 15:15 | Double Checking / Proofing / Buddying Risk and Escalation, Understanding Risk and the balancing act Making a mistake, Harm and Impact, Data Breaches linked to redaction and scrutiny process |
15:00 - 15:15 | Refreshment break |
15.15 - 16:15 | Release of information Contract redaction Practice Redaction and Discussions |
16.15 - 16:30 | Close and finish |
Our expert trainers provide specialist training for your employees within your company either face to face or virtually. Oue virtual platform has been increasingly popular with our clients, as it reduces the cost for trainer travelling expenses and would also reduce your companies carbon footprint. All delegates will be able to see their trainer and fellow delegates as you would in a meeting room and talk to them live.
We offer our services through a number of cost effective packages, (Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze) for as little as 6 employees to 15 employees per training session.
If you did not find the course you are looking please contact us and we can discuss and design the right course for you. For a no obligation quote, email info@leadershipthroughdata.co.uk or call Sharon, Client Relationship Manager on 07593 438646 or 01206 807267