Newly Qualified Data Protection Assistant

We would like to congratulate Dean Jones, Data Protection Assistant at our Radstock site, for passing the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection (“PC.dp.”).

Dean has worked hard to successfully pass the course with a distinction, attaining a score in the top 5%. Dean has been an integral part to the CFH data protection team for the past year and has provided invaluable work to CFH.

The Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection is the practical qualification for those that work in the fields of data protection and privacy. Passing the qualification demonstrates that Dean has a strong understanding and knowledge of the data protection law and the practical implications for organisations of the GDPR.

The Qualification In Detail

An essential qualification for anyone working within data protection, individuals wishing to gain the Standard qualification must complete three distinct elements. These include 5 days of interactive classroom-based or online training, a detailed study of dedicated course materials, and the examination, which takes place online twice a year.

With challenging and informative elements, you can find out more about the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection here.

Data Protection At CFH

At CFH we are a processor of data. Trusted with managing our client’s data to allow them to effectively engage with their different end audiences in a secure way. As a part of this we have a dedicated, internal Data Protection Officer who works hard to ensure that our company works within the laws of protecting individuals personal data.

Monitoring all internal data compliance, informing and advising on strict data protection obligations and providing valuable advice regarding Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Data Protection personnel at CFH act as a contact point when processing data for staff, customers and anyone else.

Compliance Across The Board

With three sites and over 30,000 customers, we continuously invest in our staff and the qualifications they hold to ensure they remain up to date with any changes that will impact the processing of data. This ensures that we are not only compliant, but also in a position to offer the most secure and trustworthy service to clients.

Moving forward, Dean will continue to support Data Protection Officer, Emma Oatley, with all data protection responsibilities at CFH and looks forward to putting his practical knowledge to use ensuring that our client and company data is kept safe at all times.

If you would like to find out more about our accreditations or to speak to our DPOs please get in touch.