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Visit Us at the IRMS Conference 2025  

We are excited to announce that Act Now Training will be exhibiting at the IRMS Conference (“The Peaky Path to Progress”) in Birmingham next week. 

If you are attending the conference, we invite you to stop by our exhibitor stand. Here is what awaits you (in addition to the visual delight of our special Peaky Blinders themed stand!): 

Training Course Vouchers – For IRMS Delegates Only! 
We are offering exclusive conference-only discounts on our most popular training courses. Whether you’re looking to upskill in AI, data ethics, records management or FOI compliance, we’ve got a course tailored for your goals. 

Exclusive Bags 

Last year’s bags were a must have for any fashion-conscious information governance professional. This year our bags have been designed with a Peaky Blinders theme. Our way of saying thank you for being part of the IRMS community. 

Expert Advice on Training Pathways 

Not sure which training track is right for you or your team? Want to develop your expertise in AI Governance? Our friendly team will be on hand to chat about your goals and help you map out the best learning path; whether you’re just starting or aiming for advanced certification. 

Let’s Talk Learning 

This year’s conference theme is all about connection, innovation, and the future of information governance – and we are here to help you be at the forefront. Come and chat with us about how our training can support your professional development, boost your team’s capability, and help your organisation stay compliant and competitive. 

We can’t wait to meet you at #IRMS25!

Act Now Training Wins the IRMS Supplier of the Year Award 2024 

Act Now Training is proud to announce that it has won the Information and Records Management Society (IRMS) Supplier of the year award for 2024. The aim of the award is “to recognise suppliers in the IG/IM/RM world that go above and beyond normal expectations of customer service.”  

The awards ceremony took place on Monday night at the IRMS Conference in Brighton where Ibrahim Hasan was also on a panel discussing the privacy implications of Generative AI and ChatGPT. This is third time in four years that Act Now Training has won this award. 

Ibrahim Hasan said: 

“This award will inspire us to continue to deliver practical training that meets the needs of the IG profession. It also recognises the hard work of our colleagues who are focussed on fantastic customer service as well as our associates who always go the extra mile for our delegates. We would like to thank the IRMS for another great conference and the members for voting for us.” 

It has been another fantastic 12 months for Act Now Training. We launched two new certificate courses aimed at helping IG professionals develop their knowledge and skills. The  FOI Intermediate Certificate empowers FOI practitioners, by building upon the foundations established by the FOI Practitioner Certificate, delving deep into the intricacies of FOI and gaining the skills and confidence to navigate its complexities effectively. The Intermediate Certificate in GDPR Practice.  is designed to teach DPOs important DPO skills, as well as advanced knowledge, by covering more challenging topics to gain a deeper awareness of the fundamentals of data protection practice.    

We continue to encourage new entrants to the IG profession. Our development and delivery of the training materials underpinning the Data Protection and Information Governance Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship has helped over 100 apprentices in 2023 to join the profession; and numbers predicted to grow even further in 2024/25.   

And we are spreading the IG message beyond these shores! In November 2023, Ibrahim Hasan addressed the UAE’s first ever privacy and data protection law conference; which brought together data protection and security compliance professionals from across the world to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East data protection framework.    

In December, Act Now announced the launch of the UAE’s first Data Protection Executive training programme. This practical course focusses on developing a data protection framework and ensuring compliance with the UAE Data Protection Law’s strict requirements. This is particularly relevant given the recent advancements in Data Protection law in the Middle East, including the UAE’s first comprehensive national data protection law, Federal Decree Law No. 45/2021.  This is a real first for the IG profession. Middlesex University is the biggest international university in Dubai and this certificate is the first executive DP programme in the Middle East.   

Act Now’s programme of online workshops has been expanded to help the profession understand the hot IG topics of the day including:  

  • The EU AI Act 
  • The new DP Bill  
  • Data flow mapping
  • International transfers  
  • Working with Children’s data  
  • Cybersecurity for DPOs  
  • Accountability and DP Audits 

We have more great new courses coming up. Watch this space! 

Act Now Nominated for IRMS Supplier of the Year Award 

Act Now Training is pleased to announce that it has been nominated once again for the 2024 Information and Records Management Society (IRMS) awards. 

Each year the IRMS recognises excellence in the field of information management with their prestigious Industry Awards. These highly sought-after awards are presented at a glittering ceremony at the annual Conference following the Gala Dinner.  

Act Now has been nominated for the Supplier of the Year award which it won in 2021 and 2022. 

Voting is open to IRMS members until Friday 15th March 2024. 

You can vote for Act Now here: https://irms.org.uk/news/666165/Vote-now-for-the-IRMS-Awards-2024.htm  

Thank you for your support! 

2023 IRMS Awards: Act Now nominated in all three categories

Act Now Training is pleased to announce that it has been nominated for the 2022 Information and Records Management Society (IRMS) awards in all three categories. 

Each year the IRMS recognises excellence in the field of information management with their prestigious Industry Awards. These highly sought-after awards are presented at a glittering ceremony at the annual Conference following the Gala Dinner. In 2021 and 2022 Act Now won the Supplier of the Year award. We are hoping to make it three in a row!

For 2023 Act Now has been nominated for the following awards: 

  • Team of the Year
  • Innovation of the Year
  • Supplier of the Year

The first two nominations acknowledge our work with Damar Limited to deliver the new Data Protection and Information Governance Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship. Act Now Training has teamed up Damar to produce materials and expert training to help ensure apprentices develop their skills and knowledge for a successful career information governance.

Voting is open to IRMS members until Friday 24th March 2023.

The voting page is here: https://irms.org.uk/surveys/?id=2023Awards

Vote now for your favourite training company!

Act Now Training Wins IRMS Supplier of the Year Award 2022-23

Act Now Training is proud to announce that it has won the Information and Records Management Society (IRMS) Supplier of the year award for 2022-23. This is the second consecutive year we have won this award.

The awards ceremony took place on Monday night at the IRMS Conference in Glasgow. Act Now was also nominated for two others awards including Innovation of the Year for our Advanced Certificate in GDPR Practice.

Ibrahim Hasan said:

“I would like to thank the IRMS for a great event and the members for voting for us. It feels really special to be recognised by fellow IG practitioners. We are proud to deliver great courses that meet the needs of IRMS members. This award also recognises the hard work of our colleagues who are focussed on fantastic customer service as well as our experienced associates who deliver great practical content and go the extra mile for our delegates. Congratulations to all the other IRMS awards winners.”

It has been another fantastic year for Act Now. We have launched some great new courses and products. We have exciting new courses planned for 2023. Watch this space!

BTW – Act Now also won the best elevator pitch prize at the conference vendor showcase. Click here to watch Ibrahim’s pitch.

2022 IRMS Conference: Looking Forward to Glasgow!

The Act Now Training team is really looking forward to attending the 2022 IRMS Conference in Glasgow on Sunday. 

The conference brings together IG professionals and industry suppliers, where they can share best practice and contemplate innovative ways of working. The programme will include a wide range of thought-provoking keynotes, real-life case studies and interactive discussions, reflecting on the events of the previous year with a focus on learning lessons and highlighting the positive developments and innovations that have emerged in the field of information governance.  Our director Ibrahim Hasan will be speaking on a panel discussing “Training for the Future” and our associates, Lynn Wyeth and Scott Sammons, are also leading some interesting workshops.

Each year the IRMS recognises excellence in the field of information management with their prestigious Industry Awards. These highly sought-after awards are presented at a glittering ceremony at the annual Conference following the Gala Dinner. In 2021 Act Now won the Supplier of the Year award.  

For 2022 Act Now has been nominated for the following awards:

  • Team of the Year
  • Supplier of the Year
  • Innovation of the Year

If you are attending the conference, be sure to come to our exhibitor stand in the Information Market to say hello. 

2022 IRMS Awards

Act Now Training is pleased to announce that it has been nominated for the 2022 Information and Records Management Society (IRMS) awards in all three categories. 

Each year the IRMS recognises excellence in the field of information management with their prestigious Industry Awards. These highly sought-after awards are presented at a glittering ceremony at the annual Conference following the Gala Dinner. In 2021 Act Now won the Supplier of the Year award. 

For 2022 Act Now has been nominated for the following awards. 

  • Team of the Year
  • Supplier of the Year
  • Innovation of the Year

All IRMS members are eligible to vote in the IRMS awards. The deadline is Monday 18th April 2022. Vote now for your favourite training company.

Act Now Training Wins IRMS Award

Act Now Training is proud to announce that it has won the Information and Records Management Society (IRMS) Supplier of the year award for 2021.

The awards ceremony took place on Monday night at the IRMS Conference in Birmingham. Act Now was also nominated for two others awards. Congratulations to all the other winners.

Ibrahim Hasan said:

“I would like to thank the IRMS as well as the Act Now team. This award recognises the hard work of our colleagues who are focussed on fantastic customer service as well as our experienced associates who deliver great practical content and go the extra mile for our delegates. We are committed to helping advance the profession and raising the awareness of the importance of Information Rights as a fundamental Human Right; and enable a culture of respect and trust within organisations.” 

The Innovation of the Year award went to Dapian which is a cloud based programme designed to assist those conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments and Information Sharing Agreements. Act Now helped develop Dapian alongside nine organisations from the public and private sector including the IRMS.

Despite the pandemic, it has been a fantastic year for Act Now. We have delivered over 250 online workshops and launched some great new courses and products. Our Advanced Certificate in GDPR Practice has been really well received by experienced GDPR practitioners who want to enhance their skills and knowledge. We have run eight fully booked courses this year with fantastic reviews. We have also launched our very popular UK and EU GDPR Handbooks.

We have exciting plans for 2022. Watch this space!

Act Now Nominated for IRMS Awards

Act Now Training is pleased to announce that it has been nominated for this year’s Information and Records Management Society (IRMS) awards in two categories. 

Each year the IRMS recognises excellence in the field of information management with their prestigious Industry Awards. These highly sought-after awards are presented at a glittering ceremony at the annual Conference following the Gala Dinner.

Act Now has been nominated for the Supplier of the Year award. In 2020, during the Coronavirus Pandemic, we have been at the forefront of helping the IG/DP community stay abreast of developments and rise to the challenges of working from home and continuing to learn. We ran a number of free webinars on a range of topics including cyber security, risk management and the CCPA. 

During the Pandemic, we developed our online courses from the ground up to ensure they provide the same interaction and quality as classroom workshops. Our flagship GDPR Practitioner Certificate course has been redesigned for the online learning environment but still maintains the focus on delegate interaction, engagement and tutor support. Since April 2020, we have run fifteen of these courses all of which have been fully booked. It is probably one of the most popular GDPR certificate courses.

Throughout 2020, Act Now has promoted information law/information governance beyond these shores. We have trained professionals in the financial sector for the NAPCP conference in Las Vegas and launched our US CCPA and Dubai privacy programmes. This has helped raise the profile of our profession.

We have also continued to raise the media profile of Information Governance in 2020. Ibrahim Hasan, director and solicitor, was interviewed twice by the BBC regarding the NHS Test and Trace app. He also worked with the BBC to help ensure that care home records were removed from a site to prevent harm to patients and relatives.  

Act Now has also been nominated for the Innovation of the Year award for our new Advanced Certificate in GDPR Practice. This course is for data protection practitioners who wish to advance their GDPR practice and knowledge. The syllabus has been designed in consultation with experienced data protection practitioners from both the public and private sectors. It consists of a series of challenging masterclasses in which delegates analyse and evaluate thought-provoking case studies designed to help them interpret complex data protection issues. 

This is the only advanced GDPR certificate course on the market and is proving very popular amongst practitioners. Our first three courses are fully booked. More information here.

All IRMS members are eligible to vote in the IRMS awards. The deadline is 2nd April 2021. Vote now for your favourite training company.

Our new UK GDPR Handbook is still available to pre order at a special discounted price.