Free event on how businesses deal with data protection laws coming to Kildare this month

An event detailing how businesses in Kildare can deal with data protection regulation will run this month at the Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge.

Bank of Ireland’s 17th National Enterprise Week, themed ‘Scaling Your Business’, will take place from 17 to 24 November and will see up to 26 events take place across the country for SMEs with an interest in growing their business. Each unique event has been carefully planned to support specific industry sectors with experts on hand to speak about everything from trends, forecasts and opportunities to personal relevant business experience. The aim of the initiative is to promote and drive momentum for businesses in areas such as manufacturing, tourism and hospitality, agri, finance, fisheries and export markets.

These themed events taking place across the country will give SMEs the opportunity to hear from industry experts and network with like-minded businesses. In Kildare, Bank of Ireland will host an event on Wednesday, 22 November entitled “GDPR – Is your business prepared?” in the Keadeen Hotel from 7.30am to 9.00am. The event, which is being run in partnership with Kildare Chamber of Commerce, will discuss the details of the General Data Protection Regulation which comes into effect in 2018. Guest speakers, including Allan Shine, CEO Kildare Chamber of Commerce and Joe Madigan, Head of Customer Data, Bank of Ireland, will discuss how Kildare businesses can best prepare for GDPR.

Speaking about the 17th National Enterprise Week, Roisin Crotty, Head of Bank of Ireland in Kildare, said; “Bank of Ireland’s National Enterprise Week programme aims to help small to medium sized businesses throughout the country grow their opportunities. The General Data Protection Regulation is a concern for many Kildare-based businesses and this event on 22 November has been specifically designed to bring together experts who are experienced in supporting business growth and who can deliver valuable information and forecast trends to drive further development SMEs. Businesses will also have the chance to connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs and showcase their products and services. I would encourage SMEs across the country to get involved in the many events taking place from 17 to 24 November”.

This event is free to attend however due to demand it is recommended that people book in advance. For more information about Bank of Ireland’s National Enterprise Week and to reserve a space visit: www.businessbanking.bankofireland.com/campaigns/enterprise-week/