UK GDPR Training for Chambers Staff v6

Who is this training designed for?

All support staff working in a set of Chambers, including those working in junior through to senior posts, responsible for: 

• Accounts and Finance
• Administration 
• Clerking and Practice Management
• Fee collection
• Marketing Managers & Business Development
• Reception/Front of House

The latest ABC UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) training module has been specifically developed for the Chambers sector, combining the regulatory and data protection expertise of Jane Sarginson of St Philips Chambers with the extensive industry knowledge of the ABC team.

Originally written by Jane, who specialises in data privacy and regulatory law and has delivered GDPR training to barristers, solicitors and commercial organisations, the course has been refreshed and enhanced to reflect current legislation, regulatory guidance and best practice. Her expertise is complemented by ABC's many years of experience supporting barristers' chambers and advising on GDPR compliance since 2017.

Recognising that regular and appropriate training is a fundamental component of Chambers compliance, this updated module provides practical, sector-specific guidance to support Chambers staff in understanding and fulfilling their data protection and regulatory responsibilities.

As part of the latest review and update process, the course has been independently reviewed by Louise Hickman, a qualified and experienced Data Protection Officer, helping to ensure that the content remains accurate, relevant and aligned with current data protection requirements.

This on-line training course is designed to give Chambers’ Support Staff a good working knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation. The course covers the principles of the UK GDPR and will help you to understand the need to process people’s personal data lawfully. UK GDPR compliance starts with knowledge and awareness and the aim of this training programme is to provide you with the information that you need.  

Those with a greater responsibility for UK GDPR compliance in Chambers or more senior staff members who wish to dig deeper into the regulation and learn more about UK GDPR compliance and the requirements of their barrister data controllers, can access the UK GDPR Training for Barristers module. If you need assistance in this regard, please contact [email protected]

The Bar version provides detailed information on the UK GDPR and is also a useful point of reference.

About the Author

Jane Sarginson has first-hand experience of helping organisations implement strategies to ensure compliance and providing practical and accessible training, incisive advice and robust representation in this area. Jane is an accredited EU General Data Protection Regulation Practitioner, recognised by the International Board for IT Governance Qualifications.

Jane has addressed audiences comprised of barristers, solicitors and solicitors’ commercial clients on the topic of GDPR, provided bespoke advice to private and public sector organisations on compliance and their obligations in this area and has devised and delivered training material on data law. She has advised both those seeking to make and resist SARs, advised as to liability and quantum in situations where data breaches are alleged and has appeared on behalf of interested parties in proceedings before the First Tier Tribunal.

Louise is a qualified and experienced Data Protection Officer and has been supporting clients with their data protection since the GDPR was introduced in 2018.   She helps clients understand the personal data they have and how to protect it and their company reputation.  She has extensive experience in many industries including film production, construction, local government and the charity sector.

She has a commercial background which allows her to provide practical solutions and ways of working.  Process review, document creation or review and complying with all data protection legislation requirements are paramount.  She also delivers one-to-one or group sessions providing real life examples and explanations to simplify this often-confusing area.