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GDPR Compliance and Data Protection Essentials for Organizations

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GDPR Compliance and Data Protection Essentials for Organizations

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its implications for organizations. This extensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure GDPR compliance and data protection.



Course Overview

This interactive and engaging course is divided into 8 modules, covering a total of 80 topics. Participants will learn through a combination of bite-sized lessons, hands-on projects, and real-world applications.



Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to GDPR and Data Protection

  • Understanding the GDPR: History, purpose, and scope
  • Key definitions: Personal data, data subject, data controller, and data processor
  • Data protection principles: Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency
  • Data subject rights: Access, rectification, erasure, and more
  • Data protection impact assessment (DPIA)

Module 2: GDPR Compliance Requirements

  • GDPR compliance framework: Policies, procedures, and guidelines
  • Data protection by design and by default
  • Data protection officer (DPO) role and responsibilities
  • Record-keeping and documentation requirements
  • Data breach notification and response

Module 3: Data Protection Principles and Rights

  • Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency: Principles and best practices
  • Purpose limitation and data minimization
  • Accuracy and storage limitation
  • Integrity and confidentiality
  • Data subject rights: Exercising and responding to requests

Module 4: Data Processing and Sharing

  • Data processing agreements: Essential clauses and considerations
  • Data sharing: Intra-group, third-party, and international transfers
  • Binding corporate rules (BCRs) and standard contractual clauses (SCCs)
  • Data transfer impact assessment (DTIA)
  • Cloud computing and data processing

Module 5: Data Security and Breach Management

  • Data security measures: Technical, organizational, and physical controls
  • Data breach detection, response, and notification
  • Data breach risk assessment and mitigation
  • Incident response planning and management
  • Data security best practices

Module 6: GDPR and Business Operations

  • GDPR and marketing: Consent, profiling, and direct marketing
  • GDPR and HR: Employee data, monitoring, and surveillance
  • GDPR and customer data: Managing customer relationships
  • GDPR and third-party vendors: Managing vendor relationships
  • GDPR and mergers and acquisitions: Due diligence and integration

Module 7: GDPR Compliance and Risk Management

  • GDPR risk assessment and management: Identifying and mitigating risks
  • GDPR compliance monitoring and auditing
  • GDPR compliance training and awareness
  • GDPR compliance reporting and metrics
  • Continuous improvement and GDPR compliance

Module 8: GDPR Certification and Future Developments

  • GDPR certification: Schemes, processes, and benefits
  • Future developments in data protection: Trends and predictions
  • Emerging technologies and GDPR: AI, blockchain, and more
  • Global data protection landscape: Comparing regulations and standards
  • Preparing for the future of data protection


Course Benefits

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the GDPR and its implications for organizations
  • Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure GDPR compliance
  • Understand data protection principles and rights
  • Learn how to manage data processing and sharing
  • Implement effective data security and breach management measures
  • Receive a certificate upon completion issued by The Art of Service


Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging course design
  • Bite-sized lessons and hands-on projects
  • Real-world applications and case studies
  • Expert instructors and support
  • Flexible learning and mobile accessibility
  • Community-driven discussion forums
  • Lifetime access to course materials
  • Gamification and progress tracking
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