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What questions will be answered?

• What have been the key messages and guidance from the ICO since March?
• What guidance has the European Data Protection Board issued since March?
• What additional information should organisations communicate to data subjects?
• Which areas of compliance should organisations be focused on?
• What is the ICO’s regulatory approach during the pandemic?
• What kind of security measures should organisations have in place for homeworking during this period?
• What measures should organisations put in place when processing health information of staff, customers or visitors?
• Do organisations still have to respond to data subject requests within one month?
• Do reportable data breaches still need to be reported to the ICO within 72 hours?
• What steps should an organisation take if they plan to introduce COVID-19 questionnaires or testing?
• What are the data privacy implications of the Government’s contact tracing requirements?
• What guidance has been issued for organisations that are planning on using CCTV, thermal cameras or other surveillance methods as part of testing or ongoing monitoring of staff?
• Under what circumstances should a Data Protection Impact assessment be completed?
• What are the practical steps an organisation should take to remain compliant with data protection laws?