Information Governance Office

18 May 2017

A new one-stop-shop for advice on data protection and information security

The University has created an Information Governance Office that offers advice and support on a wide range of Data Protection (DP), Information Governance (IG) and information security issues.

Access to expert advice on DP, IG and risk and incident management is essential if you are, for example: a Principal Investigator who wishes to ensure the integrity of their research; someone who buys or manages software or data bases; or someone who deals with large amounts of staff, student or patient data. The IG Office can also help you to review data protection clauses in contracts or sharing agreements with third party suppliers.

Laurence King is leading this initiative for the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. In addition, a network of IG Guardians has been established to keep staff up-to-date with the initiatives . To find out who represents the Divisions, please visit:

http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=32683

For more information on the work of the IG Office and details about plans to recruit additional IG Guardian and Coordinator roles, please contact Laurence King on extension 62104 or via email at laurence.king@manchester.ac.uk