Empowering the information officer to carry out their responsibilities.

This lens tackles data protection from the perspective of the information officer (or deputy information officer) – a very important person because they are responsible for encouraging the protection of personal information and ensuring that your organisation processes it fairly and lawfully. In the past, we have looked at the role of the information officer.

In this lens, we’re going to empower you – the information officer – to carry out your responsibilities.

We’re going to help you answer these questions:

  • Where do I actually start?
  • Who do I need to get on board?
  • What practical actions do I take first?
  • How do I plan the remaining days to the deadline?
  • Where do I get guidance?
  • How do I manage my organisation’s programme?

It is a demanding but exciting job and there is a lot to do – but we’ll help you get through it. In other words, this lens helps you get the job done once you’re it.

This lens includes a self assessment to test the knowledge of the offer and the possibility of getting a certificate to prove they have been trained. (There is and additional charge for the assessment and certification).

Who should join the training for information officers lens?

This lens is for the information (or deputy information) officer. Simple as that.

What are the outcomes?

  • Succeed in your role by knowing where to practically start.
  • Meet your responsibilities by knowing what they are and having the tools to get them done.
  • Avoid the consequences of non compliance by knowing what they are and what is expected of you.
  • Prove that your information officer have been trained by having them do an assessment and get a certificate. (This is currently conducted by interview with one of our attorneys, so there is an additional cost for the assessment and certification per information officer).
  • Do the Michalsons Information officer assessment and get your Michalsons Information Officer certification.

About the facilitators

John Giles
John Giles

John delivers practical legal solutions to clients by bringing together knowledge, experience, insight, clear thinking, planning, project management, skilled resources, and efficient technology. He helps organisations grow and avoid legal problems. John is currently spending most of his time helping large organisations comply with complex global data protection laws (like the GDPR, PECR and POPIA) in a practical way.

Many of the Michalsons team are also instructors in this lens. They have areas of specific interest and are eager to share their insights with you.

Mark Heyink
Mark Heyink

Mark Heyink is an Information Attorney and an Information Security Consultant. He is also a director of Information Governance (Pty) Limited. His practice and consultancy are devoted to the specialised study and advice on good practice relating to electronic information, information security, privacy and existing and emerging laws which govern information

Why Michalsons?

  • We have coached many information officers through the process.
  • We have presented to hundreds of information officers through our workshops and webinars.
  • We have performed the role of the information officer for some organisations.

How long does it take to work through the lens?

You can work through this lens at your own pace and go as fast or slow as you like. Depending on the data protection processes you already have in place and the level of your awareness, it could take you a few weeks or a few months to work through this lens.

Price

A lens is a complimentary programme that you get access to by joining the data protection programme. It contextualises data protection for a particular audience, such as community schemes, non-profits, or schools.

These lenses serve as an additional guide as you work through the core programme.

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