The Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner (JOIC) is hosting a week of events to mark Data Protection Day on 28 January.
Events will be on offer to businesses and individuals to raise awareness about the importance of data protection and promote data privacy practices that are critical to business success and personal security.
The opening conference takes place from 08:30 to 13:00 on Monday 28 January at the Jersey Opera House, with a line-up of expert presentations. Topics will include:
• Surviving a significant data breach
• Non-executive directors' and board members’ responsibilities
• How data will be affected by Brexit
• Data protection for the tourism and hospitality sectors
• Building collaborative data bridges.
Throughout the week, there will be events for small businesses, trades, charities and not-for-profit organisations, as well as members of the public. A full schedule of events will be released soon.
Dr Jay Fedorak (pictured), Information Commissioner, said: “Many people mistrust how businesses and governments manage their personal data. Our aim is to create awareness of people’s rights and organisations’ obligations with respect to personal information, both professionally and personally.”
• Further information can be found here