‘GDPR experts’ in the dock over dubious legal advice
Legal firms and self-styled “GDPR experts” are being warned they could face compensation claims if they are found to have…
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NatWest launches academy to boost in-house data skills
NatWest is bolstering its commitment to tackling the data skills shortage by launching its own data academy to train staff…
DfE launches ‘Fire it Up’ campaign for apprenticeships
The Department for Education (DfE) is launching a major campaign to raise awareness and encourage reappraisal of apprenticeships by both…
IDM signs deal with Pearson for international expansion
The Institute of Direct & Digital Marketing (IDM) has signed a partnership with education giant Pearson to expand into international…
Heathrow blunders trigger data governance warning
Companies are being warned to ensure that data protection is given the highest priority in the boardroom following a catalogue…
Marketing body unveils award to honour Mike Spicer
The Marketing Agencies Action Group (MAAG) – the industry body set up from the defunct MAA – has launched its…
Commons ‘wasted £100,000 on faulty GDPR training’
The House of Commons has been accused of wasting nearly £100,000 of taxpayers’ money on GDPR training for MPs and…
Blueberry Wave launches in-house training academy
Data specialist Blueberry Wave is attempting to tackle the skills shortage by joining forces with the IDM to launch its…
Tracey Poulson steps down at IDM after nearly 30 years
IDM director of learning Tracey Poulson, who is one of the longest serving executives of the industry training body, is…