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Data Breaches, Subject Access Requests and Redaction
Event Summary
Handling data breaches and subject access requests (SARs) can be complex, time-consuming, and frustrating. This webinar is designed for Practice Managers and senior administrators working in General Practice, offering practical guidance to manage these challenges confidently and proactively.
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Log into Zoom 09:15 session runs 09:30 to 11:30Â
Introduction
Handling data breaches and subject access requests (SARs) can be complex, time-consuming, and frustrating. This webinar is designed for Practice Managers and senior administrators working in General Practice, offering practical guidance to manage these challenges confidently and proactively. The session also explores how SARs and data breaches can be interconnected, particularly when patients raise concerns about inappropriate access to their records via apps or portals.
Aims
To equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to manage data breaches and subject access requests effectively, in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will:
- Understand the legal framework (including an update of the changes to the management of SARs by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025) surrounding data breaches and SARs.
- Be able to identify and respond to breaches appropriately.
- Implement effective procedures to manage SARs, including complex cases.
- Develop proactive strategies to reduce the likelihood of breaches and improve response processes.
Content
Using realistic scenarios, the session will cover:
- Identifying and assessing a data breach.
- Managing and reporting breaches to regulators and affected individuals.
- Handling complex subject access requests, including those linked to breaches.
- Practical tips for improving policies and procedures to prevent breaches and streamline SAR handling.
This course is also avilable on 04 November 2027
Previous Delegate Feedback
"Very clear explanations given and and good examples to help explain"
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Event Speakers & Trainers

With over 20 years experience in Information Governance Adam has amassed a detailed knowledge of all areas including information laws, international information security standards, NHS regulations and guidance. Adam is particularly adept at enabling all levels of staff to understand and follow information governance requirements and identifying and implementing solutions to the IG challenges of any project or programme. Adam is qualified as a practitioner in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Freedom of Information Act and as an Information Security Lead Auditor
Price List
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Name |
Description |
Price (Inc VAT) |
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All GPs and members of staff working within GP practices in Wessex LMCs’ catchment area |
This option is for everyone working in a GP practice in Wessex LMC's catchment area, that does not fit into one of the other options on offer. |
£53.00 |
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Non Members |
This is the cost if you are not working in a practice in the Wessex LMCs' catchment area. | £106.00 |
Waiting List
Please be advised there are spaces available on this course unless it states otherwise. If a course is full you will be given the option to book on the waiting list. If you are on the waiting list and a place becomes available, you will be notified automatically via email, you do NOT need to contact Wessex LMCs.
Refunds
All delegate fees are non-refundable, however, if it has been agreed that a refund is possible, it will be subject to an administration charge of £5 for delegate fees of £100 or less, or £10 for delegate fees more than £100.
Attendance Details
In certain circumstances, we will share details of attendance or non-attendance with the person who booked and/or funded this course for the delegate. If you have any objection to your attendance status being shared, please can you contact Louise Greenwood (Wessex LMCs Director of Education & Training) at least 48 hours before the start of the training at louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk
Sponsorship
This event may be sponsored so companies have the opportunity to promote their product(s) at the start of the meeting. No sponsors have been involved in the selection of speakers, agenda items, or any other matters relating to this training. Your name and practice will be shared with the sponsor representative, but not your email address.

