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Jess Pembroke, Director of Information Law Services at Naomi Korn Associates.
www.cilip.org.uk/DataConf25
Data protection, including information and cyber security, is crucial because the consequences of getting it wrong can be severe...
Information security: Data Protection Conference 2025
The CILIP Data Protection Conference, on 21 May 2025, is an exciting new addition to the CILIP calendar. Presented in collaboration with Naomi Korn Associates, this confer- ence is designed for all those responsible for managing information and personal data. Here Conference Chair Jess Pembroke looks at what to expect from the latest addition to CILIP’s training portfolio. Book now at
www.cilip.org.uk/DataConf25.
The CILIP Data Protection Conference offers an essential opportunity to stay up to date with GDPR, data privacy, compliance, and regulation while exploring broader topics in data governance, AI, cybersecurity, and children’s privacy.
The conference has been launched in response to the increasing demand for expert guidance and professional development in the rapidly evolving landscape of data protection, AI, privacy, and gov- ernance and with the introduction of the Data Use and Access Bill, which is set to revise data protection legislation: staying informed is more critical than ever.
Library, information professionals and knowledge managers are often at the forefront of managing personal and identifiable information in their organisations. Keeping pace with these develop- ments enables professionals to support innovative ways of managing, securing, and sharing data. It also positions them as advocates and leaders at the intersection of information management, technology and ethics.
Impact across the profession
Data protection, including information and cyber security, is crucial because the consequences of getting it wrong can be severe – not just for the organisations involved but also for the individuals whose data is compromised. A data breach can derail an organisation’s aims by damaging its repu- tation, eroding public trust, and causing significant
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financial and operational setbacks. Conversely, getting it right ensures legal compliance, adherence to professional standards, a recognition of ethical professionals and builds trust with users, customers, staff and suppliers.
For organisations, breaches, can lead to the loss of access to vital resources – including digital materi- als and services that users rely on daily – sometimes causing long-term disruption to operations and harming relationships with stakeholders, such as the public and partners who depend on the availability of secure, reliable services. This can have a ripple effect on the organisation’s ability to achieve its wider objectives.
Beyond organisational impacts, data breaches can deeply affect staff morale. When a breach occurs, library and information professionals, as well as wider teams, often face intense scrutiny and a surge in workload as they deal with the fallout. The loss or disruption of critical information services exacer- bates the pressure, creating a stressful environment that can lead to frustration, burnout, or a decline in professional confidence.
However, the most devastating impact of data breaches can be felt by the data subjects themselves. For example, breaches that expose sensitive personal information – such as home addresses, medical records, or financial data – can put individuals at risk. These failures can have significant consequences for those involved, which can impact their daily lives. Data breaches impact on their privacy, and their trust in the services and organisations they
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