Practical GDPR Training for SRA Regulated Law Firms
Understanding and applying data protection requirements is a core responsibility for all law firms. Firms must ensure that personal data is processed lawfully, securely and in line with the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and regulatory expectations.
This training course provides a structured overview of GDPR and data protection, focusing on how these requirements apply in practice within a law firm environment.
The session is designed to help staff understand their responsibilities, identify risks, and ensure appropriate action is taken when handling personal data or responding to data breaches.
Why This Training Is Important
Data protection failures can expose firms to regulatory action, financial penalties and reputational damage.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has extensive enforcement powers, including the ability to issue significant fines and require firms to change their systems and controls.
For law firms, breaches can also result in regulatory action by the SRA, particularly where there are weaknesses in systems, training or confidentiality safeguards.
This training ensures staff understand how to manage personal data correctly and respond appropriately to issues when they arise.
What the Training Covers
The training session provides a comprehensive overview of GDPR and data protection, including:
- The UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR framework
- The role of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
- Key GDPR concepts, including personal data and special category data
- The responsibilities of data controllers and data processors
- The role and responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer (DPO)
- The seven GDPR principles and how they apply in practice
- Data subjects’ rights, including Subject Access Requests (SARs)
- Lawful bases for processing personal data
- Identifying and responding to data breaches
- Reporting obligations to the ICO and SRA
- Data storage, retention and deletion requirements
- Practical steps to maintain compliance within a law firm
The session also provides guidance on how to identify risks and ensure systems and processes are aligned to regulatory expectations.
Who This Training Is For
This course is designed for individuals involved in handling personal data and compliance within SRA regulated law firms, including:
- Fee earners
- Compliance Officers for Legal Practice (COLP)
- Compliance Officers for Finance and Administration (COFA)
- Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLRO)
- Data Protection Officers (DPO) / Data Compliance Managers
- Practice managers and senior management
- Support staff involved in client onboarding or data handling
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the training session, participants will:
- Understand the key principles of UK GDPR and data protection law
- Recognise what constitutes personal data and high-risk data
- Understand the role of the DPO and internal responsibilities
- Identify and respond appropriately to data breaches
- Understand how to handle Subject Access Requests (SARs)
- Apply lawful bases for processing data in practice
- Understand reporting obligations to the ICO and SRA
- Implement practical steps to maintain compliance within the firm
Why Firms Choose This Training
- Practical, law firm-focused guidance
- Delivered by experienced compliance professionals
- Covers both regulatory requirements and real-world application
- Helps demonstrate compliance to the SRA and ICO
Course Format
Delivery:
Live webinar or in-person training session
Duration:
Approximately 2.5 hours
Certification:
Attendance certificates provided following completion of the training session
Book GDPR & Data Protection Training
If your firm would like to arrange GDPR and data protection training for your staff, please contact our team.
Call: 0203 985 8550
Email: info@regulationandcomplianceoffice.co.uk
Enquire about this training course