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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) system in Tier 4 of the Agricultural Reform Programme: Data protection impact assessment

Published: 21 September 2026
From: Minister for Agriculture, Marine and the Islands, +3 more … Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs, Director of Agriculture and Rural Economy, Director-General Net Zero
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Work and skills
ISBN: 9781807755348

Data protection impact assessment to accompany consultation on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Tier 4 of the Agricultural Reform Programme. Tier 4 focuses on people and professional development. This includes skills, knowledge transfer, training, advisory services, and business support.

Supporting documents

11. Data Protection Officer (DPO) advice

Advice from DPO

IA&DP Team advised that the DPIA did not need to be sent to the DPO.

Action

Not forwarded to DPO. All of IA&DP’s comments addressed.

Reason advice not actioned

Contact

Email: Tier4ARP@gov.scot

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11. Data Protection Officer (DPO) advice

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