| Date | Venue | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep - 02 Oct 2026 | Amsterdam - The Netherlands | $ 5,950 | |
| 23 - 27 Nov 2026 | Barcelona - Spain | $ 5,950 | |
| 14 - 18 Dec 2026 | London - UK | $ 5,950 | |
| 10 - 14 May 2027 | Dubai - UAE | $ 5,950 | |
| 27 Sep - 01 Oct 2027 | Amsterdam - The Netherlands | $ 5,950 | |
| 13 - 17 Dec 2027 | London - UK | $ 5,950 |
Introduction
Compliance is the foundation of sound governance. Organisations that fail to establish and maintain effective compliance frameworks face significant legal, financial, and reputational risk. At the heart of compliance practice lies the management of confidential information — protecting sensitive data, meeting regulatory obligations, and fostering a culture of accountability.
The GLOMACS Compliance Essentials: Confidentiality & Compliance Standards training course provides professionals with a comprehensive understanding of compliance principles, confidentiality obligations, and the regulatory standards that govern modern organisations. Participants gain practical knowledge to design, implement, and monitor compliance frameworks that protect both the organisation and its stakeholders.
Key focus areas include:
- Understanding the legal and regulatory framework governing compliance and confidentiality
- Identifying, classifying, and protecting confidential information within organisations
- Designing and implementing effective NDAs and confidentiality policies
- Building practical compliance monitoring and reporting frameworks
Objectives
At the end of this Compliance Essentials: Confidentiality & Compliance Standards training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the legal and regulatory framework governing compliance and confidentiality
- Identify and classify confidential information and apply appropriate protection measures
- Design and implement confidentiality policies and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Apply key compliance standards relevant to contract and legal management
- Develop a practical compliance monitoring, audit, and reporting framework
- Build and communicate a compliance programme aligned with organisational governance
Training Methodology
The Compliance Essentials: Confidentiality & Compliance Standards training course is delivered through expert-led instruction, case study analysis, and practical drafting exercises. Participants engage with real-world compliance scenarios, NDA review exercises, and programme-building workshops to develop skills that can be applied immediately within their organisations.
Who should Attend?
This GLOMACS Compliance Essentials: Confidentiality & Compliance Standards training course is ideal for professionals seeking to apply advanced contract management and compliance practices within commercial, legal, and procurement environments, including:
- Compliance Officers
- Legal Professionals
- HR Managers
- Contract Administrators
- Operations Managers
Foundations of Compliance
- What is compliance and why it matters to organisations
- Key regulatory bodies, enforcement authorities, and frameworks
- The compliance lifecycle: from policy to monitoring
- Corporate governance and compliance accountability structures
- Types of compliance risk: legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational
- Trends shaping compliance practice in 2025 and beyond
Confidentiality Obligations & Information Classification
- The legal basis for confidentiality obligations
- Types of confidential information: commercial, personal, and strategic
- Information classification frameworks and access controls
- Employee confidentiality obligations and employment law intersections
- Third-party confidentiality obligations in contracts and agreements
- Managing confidentiality breaches: identification, response, and escalation
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in Depth
- Legal purpose and enforceability of NDAs
- Mutual vs. unilateral NDAs: when and how to use each
- Key NDA clauses: scope, duration, exclusions, and remedies
- Drafting NDAs for different commercial contexts
- Common NDA pitfalls and how to avoid them
- NDA drafting workshop: practical group exercise
Compliance Standards, Data Protection & Anti-Bribery
- ISO 37001 anti-bribery management system standard
- Data protection regulations: GDPR and regional equivalents
- Anti-money laundering (AML) obligations and compliance controls
- Sanctions compliance and screening obligations
- Sector-specific compliance requirements
- Conducting an internal compliance audit
Building & Sustaining a Compliance Programme
- Compliance programme structure, governance, and ownership
- Designing effective compliance policies and procedures
- Training, awareness, and embedding compliance culture
- Whistleblowing frameworks and protected disclosure mechanisms
- Compliance monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement
- Capstone: designing a compliance programme for a case study organisation
- Upon successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
