Appleby’s Bermuda office is holding a privacy officer boot camp to help them navigate the “exceptionally complex” and “demanding” requirements of new privacy legislation.

Course instructor, Duncan Card said that under the Personal Information Protection Act 2016, the privacy officer role encompassed significant administrative, operational and regulatory obligations, requiring a thorough understanding of privacy laws and best practices.

“With Pipa coming into force last month, there has been a substantial demand for specialised privacy law training,” the privacy law authority and Appleby partner said. “This course has been designed for professionals across all sectors who serve as privacy officers or are involved in fulfilling the obligations associated with this critical role.”

Opening remarks for the course will be delivered by Alexander White, the Privacy Commissioner, who called the training appropriate.

“The role of privacy officer is not only a requirement under Pipa, privacy officers also help organisations to refine and improve how they do their work,” Mr White said.

“They not only help organisations improve their efficiency but they can also help demonstrate social responsibility and build trust in the community. I look forward to working with the new wave of privacy officers to come from this course.”

The course covers the legal grounds and concepts relating to Pipa and other nations’ privacy laws. It instructs participants in the specific skills and abilities needed to implement a privacy programme.

The Bermuda Human Resources Association and the Institute of Directors Bermuda have endorsed the boot camp for its members.

• The event will take place on February 27 at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute from 9am to 12pm, with breakfast available at 8.30am.

Lawyers in attendance can receive three Continuing Legal Education credits.

To register see Appleby’s website.