GDPR Mastery: A Step-by-Step Guide to Self-Assessment and Compliance

Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the skills needed to implement a compliance framework in their organization. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.

Course Features

• Interactive and Engaging: Our course is designed to keep you engaged and motivated throughout your learning journey.
• Comprehensive: Our course covers all aspects of GDPR, from the basics to advanced topics.
• Personalized: Our course is tailored to meet the needs of individuals and organizations.
• Up-to-date: Our course is regularly updated to reflect the latest developments in GDPR.
• Practical: Our course provides real-world examples and case studies to help you apply your knowledge in practice.
• High-quality content: Our course is developed by expert instructors with extensive experience in GDPR.
• Certification: Participants receive a certificate upon completion of the course.
• Flexible learning: Our course is available online and can be accessed from anywhere, at any time.
• User-friendly: Our course is designed to be easy to navigate and use.
• Mobile-accessible: Our course can be accessed on any device, including smartphones and tablets.
• Community-driven: Our course provides opportunities for participants to connect with each other and share knowledge and experiences.
• Actionable insights: Our course provides actionable insights and practical advice that can be applied in real-world situations.
• Hands-on projects: Our course includes hands-on projects and exercises to help participants apply their knowledge in practice.
• Bite-sized lessons: Our course is divided into bite-sized lessons that can be completed at your own pace.
• Lifetime access: Participants have lifetime access to the course materials.
• Gamification: Our course includes gamification elements to make learning fun and engaging.
• Progress tracking: Our course allows participants to track their progress and stay motivated.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to GDPR

• Overview of GDPR
• History of GDPR
• Key principles of GDPR
• Scope of GDPR
• Exemptions from GDPR

Module 2: Data Protection Principles

• Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency
• Purpose limitation
• Data minimization
• Accuracy
• Storage limitation
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Accountability

Module 3: Data Subject Rights

• Right to information
• Right to access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object
• Right to withdraw consent

Module 4: Data Protection Officer (DPO)

• Role of the DPO
• Responsibilities of the DPO
• Requirements for the DPO
• Appointment of the DPO
• Position of the DPO
• Tasks of the DPO

Module 5: Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

• Purpose of DPIA
• When to conduct a DPIA
• How to conduct a DPIA
• What to include in a DPIA
• Who should be involved in a DPIA
• Outcome of a DPIA

Module 6: Data Breach Notification

• Definition of a data breach
• Types of data breaches
• Notification requirements
• Who to notify
• When to notify
• What to include in a notification

Module 7: Data Protection by Design and Default

• Principles of data protection by design and default
• Benefits of data protection by design and default
• How to implement data protection by design and default
• Examples of data protection by design and default

Module 8: International Data Transfers

• Rules for international data transfers
• Types of international data transfers
• Requirements for international data transfers
• Exceptions to international data transfers
• Standard contractual clauses
• Binding corporate rules

Module 9: GDPR Compliance Framework

• Establishing a GDPR compliance framework
• Components of a GDPR compliance framework
• Implementing a GDPR compliance framework
• Maintaining a GDPR compliance framework

Module 10: Self-Assessment and Compliance

• Conducting a self-assessment
• Identifying compliance gaps
• Implementing compliance measures
• Maintaining compliance
• Continuous monitoring and improvement

Module 11: Certification and Training

• Importance of certification and training
• Types of certification and training
• Requirements for certification and training
• Benefits of certification and training

Module 12: GDPR Audit and Compliance

• Purpose of a GDPR audit
• Types of GDPR audits
• How to conduct a GDPR audit
• What to include in a GDPR audit
• Outcome of a GDPR audit

Module 13: GDPR and Third-Party Vendors

• Importance of third-party vendor management
• Requirements for third-party vendors
• How to assess third-party vendors
• What to include in a third-party vendor contract
• Monitoring and reviewing third-party vendors

Module 14: GDPR and Data Subject Access Requests

• Purpose of a data subject access request
• How to handle a data subject access request
• What to include in a data subject access request response
• Timeline for responding to a data subject access request
• Exceptions to data subject access requests

Module 15: GDPR and Data Breach Response

• Purpose of a data breach response plan
• Components of a data breach response plan
• How to respond to a data breach
• What to include in a data breach notification
• Timeline for responding to a data breach

Module 16: GDPR and Employee Data

• Importance of employee data protection
• Requirements for employee data protection
• How to handle employee data
• What to include in an employee data protection policy
• Monitoring and reviewing employee data

Module 17: GDPR and Customer Data

• Importance of customer data protection
• Requirements for customer data protection
• How to handle customer data
• What to include in a customer data protection policy
• Monitoring and reviewing customer data