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GDPR and Brexit

22nd January 2018
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is an EU regulation which will revolutionise the way in which EU governments and companies are able to gather, store, process and share personal data. After GDPR enters into force in May 2018, citizens of EU countries will gain the right to request the information an organisation holds about them.
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GDPR data Brexit

GDPR and Brexit - Regulation Discussion

15th December 2017
The GDPR is an EU regulation which will revolutionise the way EU governments and companies can gather, store, process and share personal data. EU citizens will, after GDPR enters into force in May 2018, have the right to request the information an organisation holds about them.
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Cyber Security - What now after WannaCry? Roundtable

After the Parliament Hack: How Safe Is Britain's Data?

16th October 2017
Cyber security has come to the forefront of public attention relatively recently, when rising numbers of cyber-attacks, such as data theft, large scale bot attacks and attacks by ransomware on companies and public institutions were recorded. The roundtable will focus on ways to enhance cyber security in the public and the private sector.
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Energy use carbon connect

Roundtable: Investing in the Energy Sector - Maintaining Confidence in Uncertain Times

18th October 2017
Currently there is widespread concern around the low level of confidence of investors in the energy sector. This is believed to be because of general economic instability, lack of clarity around some aspects of government policy and recent political upheaval. This roundtable will consider the key issues in this area.
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Future resource and sustainability priorities

Roundtable: Energy and Climate Change Priorities for the New Parliament

13th September 2017
This roundtable will examine the key challenges in the areas of energy and climate change which the new Parliament needs to engage with.
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Lord Bilimoria manufacturing summer reception

All-Party Parliamentary Manufacturing Group welcomes manufacturing experts to Parliament to discuss Brexit, exports and industrial strategy

20th July 2017
On the afternoon of Monday 17th July the APMG and EEF co-hosted a parliamentary summer reception for British manufacturers on the House of Lords river terrace. The event was a great success, attended by over 100 manufacturers and industry figures, meeting to network and discuss the political issues facing manufacturing today.
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Spotlight on apprenticeships and social mobility

Skills Commission launches third 'Spotlight' inquiry on apprenticeships and social mobility

8th August 2017
The Skills Commission’s Spotlight series is launching its third cross-party inquiry, examining the impact of recent apprenticeship reforms on the opportunities available to disadvantaged young people aged 16-24. This timely inquiry will be co-chaired by Conservative MP Michelle Donelan, and Labour MP Lilian Greenwood, alongside sector expert Peter Mayhew-Smith, Principal of Kingston and Carshalton Colleges
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Lord Norton & Baroness D'Souza - The House of Lords & Hung Parliament: how big an influence will the Lords have?

Lord Norton & Baroness D'Souza - The House of Lords & Hung Parliament: how big an influence will the Lords have?

30th June 2017
Policy Connect convened an 'in conversation' with former Lords Speaker the Rt. Hon the Baroness D'Souza and the Rt. Hon the Lord Norton to discuss what role the House of Lords holds now that we have a hung Parliament, and whether the Lords will have more sway of Parliamentary proceedings as a result.
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Dr Alan Whitehead MP Principles for a Sustainable Brexit

Launch - Principles for Sustainable Brexit: A Strategic Plan for Clean Growth

20th July 2017
Policy Connect's sustainability policy team came together with Lord Deben, Tom Heap, (BBC); Peter Aldous MP; Dr Alan Whitehead MP, Shadow Minister; Geraint Davies MP; and Claudia Jaksch, Head of Sustainability at Policy Connect.
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Tom Heap BBC and Lord Deben

Policy Connect issues a call to arms for green economic growth with its launch of cross-party manifesto for a sustainable Brexit

12th July 2017
BREAKING NEWS: To coincide with the Repeal Bill on Thursday, Policy Connect issues a call to arms for green economic growth with its launch of cross-party manifesto for a sustainable Brexit
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