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Do temporary workers receive sufficient data protection training?

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Published on: 09 January 2014

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Original news
What data protection duties are expected of employers in relation to temporary workers?
What are the potential sanctions for employers who fail to implement adequate training?
What are your best practice tips?
Are there any particular sectors most at risk?
How has the ICO dealt with past failures in this area?

Article summary

Employment analysis: Lizzie Charlton of Eversheds discusses whether employers are sufficiently training their temporary workers on data protection issues following an Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) warning about adequately training temporary staff who regularly handle personal information.

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