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The Office of the Data Protection Authority's inaugural summer mentor programme was a success.
Brailen Carey, who is currently studying for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business at the Guernsey College of Further Education, spent eight weeks at the office.
She was given a number of tests including translating parts of the Bailiwick's Data Protection Law into a more understandable format and participating in a behavioural assessment activity as part of staff training.
"The opportunity to have a student working with us over the summer was hugely positive for both Brailen and the office," said Data Protection Commissioner, Emma Martins.
"We are all generating more data than ever before and the younger generation is often portrayed as uninterested and disengaged with questions of data privacy. Brailen proved that to be very far from the truth; she was able to contribute meaningfully to discussions around what god regulation looks like and how we can work to improve awareness of rights and responsibilities across our whole community.
"We learnt as much from her as she did from us. Data protection is increasingly important for all sectors and generations and how we ensure our jurisdiction is well regulated is not just a matter for us as the regulator, it is a matter for us all."
Miss Carey commented:
"I was given numerous tasks to complete over the summer and the behavioural assessment was particularly interesting. It explained the different aspects of your personality and behaviours and the best way of using your traits within the workplace.
"I feel that all the experience and training gained during my time with the ODPA will be beneficial to my studies and future career."
Pictured top: Brailen Carey and Emma Martins.
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