How privacy & security teams can raise UK productivity
Posted on Oct 25, 2024
As data protection and information security teams gain recognition for their important contributions to safeguarding data assets, building trust and minimising reputational damage, many practitioners still find it challenging to secure approval for professional development.
But, the potential for digital and AI transformation to raise productivity offers a strong justification for providing these teams with the necessary skills to implement effective risk controls and thereby ensure the success of such projects.
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Data protection training, do you want CIPM with that?
Posted on Nov 10, 2023
Building a successful career in privacy can be highly rewarding. With privacy concerns at an all-time high, organisations are looking for qualified professionals to help them navigate the complex requirements of data protection laws and regulations. In this article, we discuss five steps to building a long and successful career as a privacy and data protection practitioner, including how the practical skills learnt in CIPM perfectly complement the knowledge gained from legal data protection training.
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Freevacy launch BCS AI professional certifications
Posted on Jun 14, 2023
It used to be the case that possessing expert-level knowledge of data protection was sufficient to be an industry professional. The landscape has since changed, and privacy practitioners are expected to provide guidance on a range of data-driven topics. To support these expanding learning needs, Freevacy is excited to launch two recognised workplace qualifications addressing the ethical implications of artificial intelligence from BCS, the chartered institute for IT.
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Data Protection and Information Governance Practitioner Apprenticeship Update
Posted on Jan 25, 2023
Freevacy is applying to become an accredited training provider with the Education & Skills funding agency to deliver the data protection and information governance practitioner level 4 apprenticeship with BCS end-point assessments. There are currently no training providers offering this apprenticeship with BCS end-point assessment on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers.
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Freevacy launches the Joyce Allen Privacy Champion BCS Scholarship
Posted on Jan 25, 2023
PRESS RELEASE: Ahead of Data Protection Day 2023, we are delighted to announce a major new initiative to address the industry-wide skills and talent shortage. With not enough experienced practitioners to go around, it's clear we need to do more to draw people into the profession and relieve pressure on the core teams responsible for data protection compliance. One solution is to cross-train and upskill existing employees rather than only looking to recruit. Through the Joyce Allen Scholarship, we're offering up to 20 individuals an opportunity to obtain the BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection free of charge. That's right, the cost of the training and exam is entirely on us.
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The influence of privacy on the changing marketing landscape
Posted on Dec 21, 2022
As privacy and consumer rights on data and consent continue to take centre stage across the industry and beyond, instilling trust in consumers on companies’ marketing strategies is vital. But many businesses and organisations are anticipating a marketing minefield ahead.
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Where are all the ready-made privacy professionals?
Posted on Nov 30, 2022
Ahead of a major new initiative (more on this soon...), we look at the evolution of the privacy profession in the context of certified data protection training. The article draws parallels between the skills and talent shortages faced then and now. In closing, we offer some recommendations organisations can implement today to address these challenges and ensure the continued healthy development of the industry.
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Instilling company trust and confidence with data breach disclosures
Posted on Oct 27, 2022
Data breach. A bit of a taboo word in our industry. But they happen, a lot. They can be damaging for authorities, businesses and companies, both financially and reputation-wise.
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How Freevacy Delivers Engaging Privacy and Data Protection Training
Posted on Oct 20, 2022
We're often asked about how we make our PICCASO Privacy Award shortlisted BCS and IAPP professional certifications so engaging. It can't simply be down to the combination of established teacher training techniques and strategies, our expert subject matter knowledge and practical approach. There's obviously some clever trickery involved!
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How to Begin a Career in Privacy
Posted on May 11, 2022
As the opportunities to collect, process and transfer personal information grow with each new technological innovation, so do the risks. More and more of our lives are moving online. As a result, governments around the world are introducing strict privacy laws to protect the data rights of individuals and ensure that organisations processing their personal data do so with due regard.
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