I think you make a valid case for the qualification with this message. As
usual, though, the public sector "feels" well ahead of the private sector in
understanding the point
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Can I add one important observation in relation to the DP ISEB. The Seventh
Principle requires Data Controllers to train staff and that includes the
DPO. My own view is that Data Controller protect themselves from the
accusation that they do not take data protection seriously by making sure
that their DPO is ISEB qualified.
This is made clear, in the Bichard Inquiry, where the data protection
officer for Humberside was asked the following set of questions at the
beginning:
Q Can I just confirm, you are the data protection officer for the Humberside
Police Force and you have been since 14 December 1999?
A. That is correct.
Q. Prior to that you also worked in the role of data protection and
information security officer at Kirklees Metropolitan Council?
A. That is correct, yes.
Q. What training have you had in data protection issues?
I think it would be nice to be able to answer this one by saying one has the
ISEB qualification!
I am not making this point because I deliver DP ISEB course - its because I
think DPO's on this list should consider the qualification as a protective
measure for their employer and also, because it might open enhanced job
prospects.
Dr. C.N.M. Pounder
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