The Next Step: Preparing for STAIRs

Thu Feb 05 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:30 pm UTC+00:00

thestudio... | Leeds

Data Protection People
Publisher/HostData Protection People
The Next Step: Preparing for STAIRs
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This session will include two focused discussions delivered by Data Protection People specialists and a guest voice from the housing sector.
About this Event

About This Event

STAIRs have been one of the biggest talking points in the housing sector over the last few months. With so many organisations posting content, hosting webinars, and creating new products, it has become hard to separate noise from reliable information. When the ICO publishes something you can trust it, but beyond that there has been no single clear source of truth.

At Data Protection People, we did not want to rush out products or profit from uncertainty. Instead, we have spent time listening to the sector and preparing to bring you the most accurate and helpful guidance possible.

The Next Step: Preparing for STAIRs is our second in person Leeds event for the housing sector. It is designed to help housing professionals understand what STAIRs really mean and how to prepare with confidence.


Why We Are Hosting This Event

Between now and February we will be:

  • analysing guidance and updates as they emerge
  • speaking with our housing clients, frontline teams, and sector partners
  • identifying the key questions organisations are asking
  • gathering insight from experts inside and outside the DPP community

Our goal is simple. We want to bring you clear answers, practical guidance, and calm confidence at a time when many feel overwhelmed by conflicting information.


What to Expect on the Day

This event will feature two focused talks followed by a panel Q and A with specialists from Data Protection People and a guest expert from the housing sector. Everything will be delivered in a simple, practical style that mirrors our Data Protection Made Easy approach.


Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Coffee & Networking

Info: Tea, coffee, pastries, and a chance to connect with others in the housing sector before the event begins.


🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Session One: What is STAIRs?
Host: Philip Brining - Managing Director - DPP

Info: A clear and grounded introduction to STAIRs, covering:
• what STAIRs are
• why they have come into play
• how the new approach fits within the regulatory landscape
• what organisations need to understand before planning their response


🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Refreshment Break
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Session Two: Navigating STAIRs
Host: Sian Green

Info: Now you know what STAIRs are, how do you move forward? This session will explore:
• how to prepare your teams
• how to adapt your processes
• what good practice looks like
• how to reduce risk without over complicating things


🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Short Break
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Panel Q&A

Info: Your questions answered by a panel made up of the two session speakers plus two additional specialists from Data Protection People. An open and honest discussion aimed at giving you clarity and practical direction.


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thestudio..., 19 Whitehall Road, Leeds, United Kingdom

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