Research Law and Practice conference

Exploring legal developments impacting on the business of research

PLEASE NOTE, THIS EVENT IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING RESCHEDULED TO A NEW DATE.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING PLEASE EMAIL CONFERENCE@MRS.ORG.UK TO BE CONTACTED IN OUR FIRST UPDATE

MRS will host a Research Law and Practice conference, which will explore current legal developments which impact on the business and practice of research.

The morning sessions of the conference are designed for chief executive officers and leaders of research businesses. They will look at high level issues relating to data protection, research with children and young people, and the regulation of unsolicited telephone marketing. Afternoon sessions will focus on technical elements that are required knowledge for operational staff.

Sessions will cover:

Data Protection – present and future, which will cover both the current challenges of data protection, the development of a new data protection regulation and what the research sector is doing to present its case.

• David Smith, Deputy Information Commissioner
• George Pappachen. Chief privacy officer, WPP/Kantar
• Adam Phillips, Chair, Professional Standards Committee, ESOMAR
• Barry Ryan, Director, MRS Policy Unit.

Kids - legal and ethical business practice, which will look at the Bailey Review on the Commercialisation and Sexualisation of Childhood, the marketing and communication sectors’ response one year on and what this means for researching children.

Unsolicited Telephone Marketing and Nuisance Calls, proposals for the reform of the Telephone Preference Service and the opportunity this presents for research to address some long-standing problems such as selling under the guise of research.

• Mike Lordan, Direct Marketing Association

Legal Developments over the last 12 months particularly in regard to employment (pensions, CRB checks, redundancy, health & safety) and business management.

• Bates, Wells and Braithwaite Solicitors

Venue

View map

With special thanks to:

Media Partner

Breaking market research news, latest job vacancies, industry reports, in-depth analysis and cutting-edge opinion for customer insight professionals.

MRS 80th anniversary sponsor:

WALR

Walr is a data creation company that supports insight professionals globally. It specialises in reaching diverse audience segments, leveraging proprietary technology, and offering bespoke services.

With a comprehensive suite of tools, backed by a team of seasoned industry professionals, Walr’s services include efficient data collection methods, intuitive data visualisation and reporting techniques, and supportive and transparent advice.

Walr exists to unify the complex and fragmented research process by introducing more efficient, rapid, and straightforward methods.

MRS is proud to support:

MRBA

The MRBA is the industry’s only charity and is here for when life gets tough. The MRBA assists those facing financial hardship due to illness, bereavement, personal difficulties, or imminent financial distress. To date it has supported over 1,100 individuals, distributing more than £1 million in aid, either through grants or interest-free loans.

The MRBA is here for anyone, young or old, who has worked in the UK market or social research industry, as a supplier or client, for at least two years – whether in research, insights, operations, analysis, interviewing or management.

The MRBA also offers bursaries for those wishing to further their research knowledge and gain qualifications but who are unable to fund it financially. If you would like to learn more, or help us to provide financial support to colleagues in distress.