Data Protection Officer
GDPR Compliance Training Course
This comprehensive training programme provides participants with in-depth knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the role of the Data Protection Officer. Learn how to manage data subject rights, conduct privacy impact assessments, handle data breaches, and ensure ongoing GDPR compliance.
Course Highlights
DPO Role & Responsibilities
Comprehensive training on the role, duties, and responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer under GDPR and other privacy regulations.
Practical & Compliance-Focused
Through case studies, compliance frameworks, and practical exercises, gain hands-on experience in managing GDPR compliance programmes.
Certificate of Completion
Delegates successfully completing the course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion, demonstrating their understanding of GDPR and DPO competencies.
Stakeholder Management
Learn how to engage with data subjects, supervisory authorities, management, and third parties to ensure effective privacy governance.
Learning Outcomes
Who Should Attend
Prerequisites
Course Content
Introduction to GDPR & Data Protection Fundamentals
Understanding the scope and territorial reach of GDPR, data protection principles, key definitions (personal data, processing, controller, processor), and the accountability principle.
The Data Protection Officer Role
When a DPO is mandatory, designation and position requirements, tasks and responsibilities of the DPO, independence and resources, reporting lines, and professional secrecy obligations.
Lawful Basis for Processing & Data Subject Rights
Understanding the six lawful bases for processing, managing consent, special category data requirements, implementing data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection), and handling subject access requests.
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
When DPIAs are required, conducting systematic privacy risk assessments, evaluating necessity and proportionality, identifying and mitigating risks, and consulting with supervisory authorities.
Data Breach Management & Incident Response
Identifying personal data breaches, 72-hour notification requirements, notification to supervisory authorities and data subjects, documenting breaches, and implementing breach prevention measures.
Cross-Border Data Transfers
Understanding transfer restrictions outside the EEA, adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), and transfer impact assessments.
Records of Processing & Accountability
Maintaining Article 30 records of processing activities, demonstrating compliance through documentation, privacy policies and notices, data mapping, and preparing for supervisory authority inspections.
Assessment & Certification
Practical Exercises & Case Studies
Throughout the course, participants will work on practical compliance exercises including handling subject access requests, conducting DPIAs, managing data breaches, and developing privacy policies. Real-world case studies provide insight into common GDPR challenges and best practice solutions.
Certificate of Completion
Delegates who successfully complete the course, including all practical exercises and assessments, will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. This demonstrates their understanding of GDPR requirements and their competence in performing the role of a Data Protection Officer.
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