Making a business case for AI governance
Posted on Dec 19, 2024
The possibility of artificial intelligence transforming the way we work promises productivity and efficiency gains that will deliver better value for money in public services and a competitive advantage for businesses. Translating this potential into tangible results, however, remains a fundamental challenge. To address AI risks in a responsible, ethical, and transparent manner, and to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, organisations are increasingly adopting comprehensive AI governance programmes. Such programmes are essential not only to guide the development process but also to maintain control over costs.
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Benefits of the CIPM Certification for your privacy career
Posted on Dec 03, 2024
The most effective data protection practitioners are those who understand how to translate legal requirements into the policies and procedures that organisations require to create workable everyday practices. While these individuals often look as if they were born with such skills, the reality is that they are developed through a combination of experience gained over time and the right qualifications—such as the CIPM from IAPP.
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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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