Learning & Development Calendar

Data Protection & GDPR part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security

Online

In part three of Data Protection & GDPR training for councils, Breakthrough Communications covers data subject rights and information security.

The course explains how to deal with data subject rights, including Subject Access Requests (SARs), and the steps to take to ensure you are compliant and able to consider what exemptions may apply. There is also an introduction to information security for local councils and what this means in practice.

Get the Most from Local and Regional Media

Online

This course explores how to build effective two-way relationships with journalists, how to write effective press releases and how to get regular coverage in your local and regional media.

From local newspapers and magazines to regional TV and radio, traditional media provides councils a platform to communicate with residents. Breakthrough Communications explains how to write effective press releases and how to get regular coverage in your local and regional media and how to build effective two-way relationships with journalists without being daunted.

Finance for Councillors*

Online

This course is for councillors and is designed to provide a greater understanding of the different aspects of council finances and their duties in that regard.

Data Protection & GDPR for Councillors*

Zoom

It’s important for all councillors to understand how data protection laws relate to their role - this is true for new as well as longer serving councillors.