Northern Ireland Data Protection Update 2026
Thursday, 04 June 2026
09:15 - 13:00 ( 3 hours 45 mins )
Online
Stay ahead of data protection challenges in Northern Ireland with expert-led insights tailored for HR professionals and employers. This annual update covers key developments, practical solutions, and real-world examples to help you mitigate risks and stay compliant.
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Half Day Duration
4th June -
Online Zoom
£245.00 + VAT Early bird ends 23rd April 2026 at 5:00pm. Standard rate: £295.00 + VAT
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Overview

Your Essential Data Protection Update in Northern Ireland

Legal Island's annual Northern Ireland Data Protection Update is specifically designed to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the data protection issues that matter to HR professionals and employers in Northern Ireland.

We highlight the key risks facing employers, outline effective solutions, and share practical examples that you can put into practice straight away within your organisation.

What are the learning outcomes?

By the end of this course, attendees will:

  • Receive a clear, practical update on the latest data protection developments that directly impact employers in Northern Ireland.
  • Have the chance to ask questions and gain expert guidance on real-world challenges their organisation may face.
  • Access recorded sessions (with participant consent, or course!) to revisit key insights, reinforce learning, and ensure their organisation stays up to date.

What will be covered? 

  • Pinsent Masons’ Data Protection Round-Up 2026
  • An update direct from the ICO

Who is this event for? 

This event is aimed at employers and HR professionals with data protection responsibilities and concerns. 

Why should you attend?

Legal Island's annual Northern Ireland Data Protection Update is tailored to give HR professionals and employers a practical, comprehensive overview of the data protection issues that matter most locally.

You’ll gain insight into the key risks affecting employers and discover actionable solutions, supported by real-world examples that you can implement in your organisation immediately.

Testimonials

Feedback that speaks volumes...

Here's what our previous attendees had to say about NI Data Protection Update.

"It was very informative and up to date with all the information provided. All information was also relevant for my business that I can now deliver back to the wider team."
Bronagh Kearney Titanic Belfast
"Great speakers. Practical updates, not just theory."
Siobhan Weiniger Director of Finance, MindWise
"Pace, length and content of all sections of the webinar were excellent. Very knowledgeable speakers."
Caireen Toal HR Manager, Unicorn Group
"Helpful, informative and held my interest throughout! It was "pacey" and delivered in bite-sized chunks with a break in between which allowed my attention span to be re-set each time - I thought that was clever!"
Jonathan Young DPO, Ards & North Down Borough Council
"Excellent update on Data Protection, with knowledgeable presenters. Good pace, overall very good."
Gwyneth Evans HR Manager, Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd
"Wealth of information speakers had and case study examples."
Melissa Moffett HR Assistant, Kilwaughter Minerals Ltd
Presenters
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Anna Flanagan Legal Director, Pinsent Masons
Anna Flanagan Legal Director, Pinsent Masons
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Anna has experience of advising on information law with a focus on data protection in both contentious and non-contentious forums. She has experience of liaising directly with the Information Commissioner's Office on behalf of clients and she often delivers training sessions to Boards and Senior Management Teams on data protection compliance.

Laura Gillespie Partner, Pinsent Masons
Paula Hamilton Senior Policy Officer, Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Paula Hamilton Senior Policy Officer, Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
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Paula Hamilton is a Senior Policy Officer at the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), and is based in the Northern Ireland regional office. A law graduate of University of Ulster, Paula spent some time in the legal profession, before moving on to the regulatory sector.  She has spent the last seven years at the ICO, engaging with Northern Ireland stakeholders from various sectors on their data protection compliance.

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