Dr Robert Watson from Become Psychology and Mark Burnett from Hope & May Global Data Protection Professionals present: "GDPR Advanced Module for Psychologists, Psychotherapists and Counsellors in private practice". This course is approved by the BPS CPD Quality Mark Scheme. This is the nineteenth run of this popular and well-rated workshop. This is module two of how to run a successful private practice. This module covers how to understand and comply with Data Protection Laws, including the UK GDPR, in order to run a successful private practice. Module one covers eveything else and can be booked here UK Data Protection Law that includes the GDPR is an increasingly complex and evolving piece of legislation that therapists in private practice need to understand and follow. Therapists deal everyday with what is known as special category data which is the sensitive personal information your clients tell you, and the GDPR requires that extra care and safeguards are in place to protect data subjects (your clients) sensitive personal information. This well rated course will help you to digest the complexities of this legislation so that you have a clear understanding of what is needed to comply with the GDPR, the policies and paperwork that you need to have in place, and how to respond when your clients exercise their rights under the GDPR. Guidance on how the GDPR applies to the use of AI will be given, including how to use AI without infringing data protection laws. Like many others, you may think that a therapist in private practice has met their GDPR obligations by sharing their privacy policy with new clients, being registered with the ICO, and keeping client information safe. Unfortunately, your obligations are greater than this, a good example is the legal requirement to have an Appropriate Policy Document which is your legal protection when you have to share information for safeguarding your clients or third parties. Join us to fully understand your obligations and deeper your knowledge and skills for applying data protection law, including the UK GDPR, to your private practice. Following attendance, participants will be entitled to join our free quarterly GDPR Update and Advice Forum organised on Zoom. You will be sent a zoom link by email one week prior to the workshop so make sure you keep an eye out for it checking your junk folder. Previous participants have said: "Thank you so much! I don't know how you and Mark did it but you actually made GDPR interesting and dare I say it, sort of fun!" " Both Robert and Mark were also really down to earth and approachable and made me feel like no question was too silly to ask. It felt like a safe space to share dilemmas relevant to gdpr." "Really appreciated the applicability of information shared , rather than just cite legislation, the information was relevant and real life examples were offered, welcome d and thought through together". "Mark and Robert made a very difficult topic interesting and accessible. Delivery was really good. Examples of enforcement action illustrated points well. Opportunity for questions really good." This course will cover the following: Part 1: 1. How to make data protection integral to your practice. This will include what documents you need in place and how to ensure clients are properly informed about your intended processing activities. 2. How to demonstrate adherence to the principles of transparency, accountability. 3. Practical considerations around the nuts and bolts: how long do I need to keep records for, where and how do I keep them, what audit trails are needed, and what documentation must I keep. 4. Choosing the appropriate lawful basis. Where you are not using consent, you will need an alternative. This section will include information about safeguarding and appropriate documentation to support you where individuals may be at risk. Part 2: 1. What rights do my clients have. 2. What if my client: a) Makes a subject access request. How do I comply, and can I refuse? b) Makes a subject deletion request. How do I comply, and can I refuse? c) Makes a data accuracy request. How do I comply, and can I refuse? d) Makes a request to stop or limit the use of their data. How do I comply, and can I refuse? The course includes helpful guidance notes and document templates, and there will plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion throughout the day. FAQs How do I access the session? You will be sent a zoom link by email one week prior to the workshop so make sure you keep an eye out for it checking your junk folder. Help with a disability or learning need? Please contact us in confidence and we will do our best to help and accomdoate your learning needs. What is the refund policy? Cancellation by delegates: Cancellations must be made by phone to Dr Robert Watson on 07349 297515. Cancellations made 30 days prior to the event will receive a full refund. Cancellations after this date cannot be refunded for any reason. Once cancelled, your booking cannot be reinstated. No refund will be made for non-attendance on the course. Name changes for attendees will be accepted if sufficient prior notice is given. Please inform Become Psychology 5 working days prior to the event by phone or email. Cancellation by Become Psychology: Become Psychology will deliver events as advertised but there may be occasions where, in exceptional circumstances, we have to cancel an event. In the case of event cancellation delegates will either be offered an alternative date, or a full refund. Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? By phone, Dr Robert Watson 07349 297515 By email, DrRobertWatsonSE1@pm.me About the course facilitators: Mark Burnett is the founder of Hope and May and has worked In Data Analysis and Data Protection Law for more than 12 years. He established one of the first consultancies in the UK to offer GDPR advice and guidance and has helped over 1000 organisations to improve compliance. In 2017 he became a Certified GDPR Data Protection Practitioner (University of Winchester Centre for Information Rights) He has worked with organisations in Switzerland, Turkey, many of the EU countries, India, Pakistan and the DRC. Dr Robert Watson is a Clinical Psychologist with 16 year’s experience in private practice, and has been running the workshop "How to run a successful private practice" since 2016, now on its 76th run. As Vice-Chair of ACAT 2013 -2020, he led the implementation of GDPR within ACAT.

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