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Buying Software and Online Products: Data Protection and Cyber Security Considerations

Buying Software and Online Products: Data Protection and Cyber Security Considerations

Speaker: Jess Pembroke

Training will be delivered:

Online - Monday 10th November 2025

12.00pm to 1.00pm

In this ARA and Naomi Korn Associates webinar, expert speaker Jess Pembroke gives practical steps for embedding privacy and security in your systems. This session will guide attendees through the data protection and security considerations when purchasing software and third‑party products, covering due diligence, contracts and ongoing assurance. Ideal for archivists, records managers, procurement leads and data protection officers who commission or use digital tools and services. 

Webinar learning outcomes

  • Identify common privacy, security, and contractual risks associated with software

  • Understand data processor and controller roles, and how liability and breaches affect them

  • Consider due diligence questions and processes

  • Assess data protection requirements: roles (controller/processor), UK GDPR lawful bases, DPIAs, international transfers (SCCs/IDTA), and sub‑processors

  • Receive guidance on reviewing data processing and cyber clauses and addressing any gaps

  • The webinar will conclude with a 10-minute Q&A segment, providing you with the opportunity to ask questions or seek clarification. 

The learning outcomes map to the following areas of ARA’s competency framework;

  • Developing self and others

  • Understanding, interpreting and complying with legislation and regulation

  • Using and managing information systems, records and data 

  • Appraising and disposing of records

  • Acquiring and accessioning of archives

  • Providing (intellectual) access to the content of records and archives onsite and online

Speaker:

Jess Pembroke, Director of Information Law Services, https://naomikorn.com/team_members/jess-pembroke/

Booking and delegate fee: 

£50 for ARA individual members. £65 for ARA corporate members, £99 non-members

Please book your place here before Thursday 6th November 2025

Joining instructions will be sent 24 hours before the start date..

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Chris Sheridan on chris.sheridan@archives.org.uk

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