GDPR - Certified Data Protection Officer

Duration 30 Hrs|Online: Self-paced|Instructor-led options

Course Overview

Learn the essentials of GDPR, including data protection principles, user rights, and compliance practices. Ideal for professionals handling personal data in any organization.

What you’ll learn

Fundamentals of GDPR

  • Introduction to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its objectives
  • Understanding personal data, sensitive data, and data subject rights
  • Key legal principles of GDPR: Lawfulness, Fairness, Transparency, Purpose Limitation, Data Minimisation, Accuracy, Storage Limitation, Integrity, and Confidentiality
  • Differences between GDPR and other global data protection regulations

Roles & Responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer (DPO)

  • The importance of a DPO in an organisation and their responsibilities
  • How to act as a liaison between organisations, data subjects, and regulatory authorities
  • Ensuring GDPR compliance through training, monitoring, and risk assessments
  • Developing a data protection framework to align with business operations

Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) & Risk Management

  • What is a DPIA and when is it required?
  • Step-by-step approach to conducting a DPIA
  • Identifying and mitigating privacy risks in data processing activities
  • Role of risk management frameworks in ensuring GDPR compliance

Consent, Rights of Data Subjects & Data Breach Management

  • Understanding valid consent and how organizations should obtain and document it
  • Rights of individuals under GDPR, including:
  • Right to access, rectify, and erase data
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object & automated decision-making
  • Procedures for handling data breaches, including notification requirements
  • Strategies for responding to subject access requests (SARs)

Who should take this course?

  • ProfessionData Protection Officers (DPOs)
  • ProfessionCompliance Officers & Legal Advisors
  • ProfessionIT Security & Risk Professionals
  • ProfessionBusiness Owners & Executives Handling Customer Data
  • ProfessionAnyone interested in GDPR compliance & data privacy laws

What's included with this course?

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    Expert-Led Training

    Learn from certified GDPR professionals

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    Flexible Learning

    Self-paced or instructor-led options available

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    Hands-on Case Studies

    Real-world scenarios & best practices

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    Certification Exam Included

    Validate your expertise with a recognized credential

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    Quizzes & Assessments

    Test your knowledge after each module

Certification covered

Learn the essentials of GDPR, including data protection principles, user rights, and compliance practices. Ideal for professionals handling personal data in any organization.

Key benefits of PECB certification

  • Recognised by top employers worldwide
  • Boosts career growth & salary potential
  • Meets global security standards (ISO, NIST, GDPR)
Course Summary

Become a Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) and ensure compliance with global data privacy standards. Enroll now and take your career in data protection to the next level! 🚀

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