MRS Research Policy and Standards - Quarterly Webinar

Series 5, Episode 3 - Compiled and presented by the MRS Standards and Policy team - the experts behind Codeline, MRS’ email advice service for information on the Code of Conduct, GDPR, regulations and guidelines. Helping you to stay up-to-date and within the rules. 

You’ll also have the chance to submit questions to the MRS experts during the webinar, about any of the topics covered, or any other burning issues you may have. 
 
Topics to be covered in the new episode will include:  

MRS guidance updates

• A report on the r report on the latest edition to the MRS Essential Safeguards series on Neurodiversity.  The guidance aims to help practitioners consider the needs of mild, moderate and severe neurodiverse individuals when conducting their professional activities.

Domestic and international updates 

• The webinar will include an update on the new Digital Information & Smart Data Bill, the Employment Rights Bill and the Government's plan for regulating AI and related technologies

• A review of new relevant guidance introduced by regulators such as the Information Commissioner's Office.

• An assessment of some recent ICO sanctions and fines, and what these cases mean for the research sector.

• Dutch DPA imposes a fine on Clearview for illegal data collection for facial recognition
• Turkey: KVKK issues announcement on processing personal data via random digit dialing for statistical research
• South Korea: PIPC provides guidance to improve practice of consent for personal information