GDPR & Data Protection Update for Accountants 2026

Introduction

Even eight years after the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), data protection remains a vital area of compliance for accountants.

As trusted stewards of clients’ personal and financial information, accountants face increasing regulatory scrutiny, growing cyber threats, and complex challenges around data sharing in a digital environment.

This webinar provides an up-to-date overview of GDPR and related data protection obligations, highlighting recent developments, common pitfalls and practical steps for maintaining compliance in 2026 and beyond.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The essential GDPR requirements for accountants
• Clients’ rights as data subjects and how to respond effectively to requests
• Data sharing and international data transfers - ensuring lawful and secure practices
• Preparing for data incidents and cyberattacks, including breach response plans
• Marketing and e-privacy considerations under current and emerging regulations

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 19th June 2026

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