The Next Step: Preparing for STAIRs

This in-person Data Protection Made Easy event is designed to help the housing sector move from noise to clarity with the Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (STAIRs)

Date: Thursday 5 February 2026
Time: 9am to 1pm
Location: Leeds City Centre, venue to be confirmed
Hosted by: Data Protection People

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. Often people in our industry rely on the ICO to publish updates and regulatory changes, however, there has been no official coverage of the proposed changes so far and 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. This upcoming event 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 to 09:30, Registration and Networking
Tea, coffee, pastries, and a chance to connect with others in the housing sector before the event begins.

09:30 to 10:30, Session One: What is STAIRs?
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 to 10:45, Refreshment Break

10:45 to 11:45, Session Two: Navigating STAIRs
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 to 11:55, Short Break

11:55 to 12:45, Panel Q and A
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.

Who Should Attend

Ideal for:

• Data Protection Officers
• Governance and compliance teams
• Information officers handling resident requests
• Housing managers and service leads
• Anyone responsible for access to information processes

Why Attend

You will leave with:

• clear, accurate information about STAIRs
• practical steps to help you prepare
• confidence to move forward without confusion
• insight from sector and data protection specialists
• answers to the questions that matter to your organisation

Reserve Your Place

This session is open to all. Attendance is free. Spaces are limited.

Register now to secure your seat and take the next step in preparing for STAIRs.