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Mastering GDPR Compliance; A Step-by-Step Guide for Global Business Leaders

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What does the GDPR Compliance course cover?

GDPR Compliance is covered here in 20 modules: Introduction to GDPR: Benefits of GDPR compliance, Consequences of non-compliance, Understanding GDPR Terminology: Data protection officers and their roles, Data Protection Principles: Accountability and liability, Integrity and confidentiality and 17 more. The outline lists 82 specific topics, opening with What is GDPR and its importance and closing with GDPR and compliance framework outcomes.

How do you approach GDPR Compliance step by step?

The work is sequenced in 20 stages. It starts with Introduction to GDPR: Benefits of GDPR compliance, Consequences of non-compliance, moves through Understanding GDPR Terminology: Data protection officers and their roles and Data Protection Principles: Accountability and liability, Integrity and confidentiality, and ends at GDPR and Compliance Frameworks: GDPR and compliance framework benefits.

What is in Module 1 of the GDPR Compliance course?

Module 1 is Introduction to GDPR: Benefits of GDPR compliance, Consequences of non-compliance. It works through What is GDPR and its importance, key principles and concepts of GDPR, consequences of non-compliance and 1 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 19 modules build on.

How is the GDPR Compliance course delivered?

The GDPR Compliance course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the GDPR Compliance course cost?

The GDPR Compliance course is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

Closely related courses: Global Data Privacy Standards and GDPR Kit, Global Data Privacy and GDPR Compliance, GDPR for Global Digital Policy Leaders, GDPR for Senior Global Compliance Managers.

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Mastering GDPR Compliance: A Step-by-Step Guide for Global Business Leaders



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to provide global business leaders with a step-by-step guide to mastering GDPR compliance. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service.



Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging learning experience
  • Comprehensive and up-to-date content
  • Personalized learning experience
  • Practical and real-world applications
  • High-quality content and expert instructors
  • Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
  • Flexible learning schedule and user-friendly platform
  • Mobile-accessible and community-driven
  • Actionable insights and hands-on projects
  • Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
  • Gamification and progress tracking features


Course Outline

Module 1. Introduction to GDPR: Benefits of GDPR compliance, Consequences of non-compliance

  • What is GDPR and its importance
  • Key principles and concepts of GDPR
  • Consequences of non-compliance
  • Benefits of GDPR compliance

Module 2. Understanding GDPR Terminology: Data protection officers and their roles

  • Definition of personal data and sensitive data
  • Understanding data controllers and data processors
  • Data protection officers and their roles
  • Understanding data subjects and their rights

Module 3. Data Protection Principles: Accountability and liability, Integrity and confidentiality

  • Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency
  • Purpose limitation and data minimization
  • Accuracy and storage limitation
  • Integrity and confidentiality
  • Accountability and liability
  • Right to access and rectification
  • Right to erasure and restriction of processing
  • Right to data portability and objection
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to lodge a complaint

Module 5. Data Protection by Design and Default: Data protection impact assessments

  • Understanding data protection by design and default
  • Implementing data protection by design and default
  • Data protection impact assessments
  • Prior consultation and notification

Module 6. Data Breach Notification and Response: Data breach response and mitigation

  • Understanding data breaches and notification requirements
  • Notifying data breaches to supervisory authorities
  • Notifying data breaches to data subjects
  • Data breach response and mitigation

Module 7. Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Governance: DPO responsibilities and tasks

  • Understanding the role of the DPO
  • DPO responsibilities and tasks
  • DPO independence and expertise
  • Data protection governance and accountability

Module 8. International Data Transfers: Transfer mechanisms and derogations

  • Understanding international data transfers
  • Transfer mechanisms and derogations
  • Standard contractual clauses and binding corporate rules
  • EU-US Privacy Shield and other frameworks

Module 9. GDPR Compliance in Practice: Training and awareness programs

  • Implementing GDPR compliance in organizations
  • Conducting data protection audits and risk assessments
  • Developing data protection policies and procedures
  • Training and awareness programs

Module 10. GDPR and Emerging Technologies: GDPR and blockchain, GDPR and cloud computing

  • GDPR and artificial intelligence
  • GDPR and blockchain
  • GDPR and Internet of Things (IoT)
  • GDPR and cloud computing

Module 11. GDPR and Third-Party Relationships: GDPR and joint controllers, GDPR and vendor management

  • GDPR and third-party data processors
  • GDPR and third-party data controllers
  • GDPR and joint controllers
  • GDPR and vendor management
  • GDPR and employee personal data
  • GDPR and employee monitoring
  • GDPR and employee consent
  • GDPR and employee data protection policies
  • GDPR and customer personal data
  • GDPR and customer consent
  • GDPR and customer data protection policies
  • GDPR and customer data subject rights

Module 14. GDPR and Marketing: data subject rights, data protection policies

  • GDPR and marketing activities
  • GDPR and marketing consent
  • GDPR and marketing data protection policies
  • GDPR and marketing data subject rights

Module 15. GDPR and IT Security: GDPR and data encryption, GDPR and access controls

  • GDPR and IT security measures
  • GDPR and data encryption
  • GDPR and access controls
  • GDPR and incident response

Module 16. GDPR Audits and Certifications: GDPR audit and certification process

  • GDPR audit requirements and procedures
  • GDPR certification schemes and benefits
  • GDPR audit and certification process
  • GDPR audit and certification outcomes

Module 17. GDPR and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs): GDPR and DPIA outcomes

  • GDPR and DPIA requirements
  • GDPR and DPIA procedures
  • GDPR and DPIA outcomes
  • GDPR and DPIA benefits

Module 18: GDPR and Prior Consultation

  • GDPR and prior consultation requirements
  • GDPR and prior consultation procedures
  • GDPR and prior consultation outcomes
  • GDPR and prior consultation benefits

Module 19. GDPR and Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs): GDPR and DSAR outcomes, GDPR and DSAR benefits

  • GDPR and DSAR requirements
  • GDPR and DSAR procedures
  • GDPR and DSAR outcomes
  • GDPR and DSAR benefits

Module 20. GDPR and Compliance Frameworks: GDPR and compliance framework benefits

  • GDPR and compliance frameworks
  • GDPR and compliance framework benefits
  • GDPR and compliance framework implementation
  • GDPR and compliance framework outcomes


Certificate and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service. The course also qualifies for CPD credits, which can be used to demonstrate ongoing professional development.



Target Audience

This course is designed for global business leaders, including:

  • CEOs and CIOs
  • Data protection officers and compliance managers
  • IT and cybersecurity professionals
  • Marketing and sales professionals
  • HR and employee relations professionals
  • Anyone responsible for GDPR compliance in their organization


Course Format

This course is delivered online, with interactive and engaging content, including:

  • Video lessons and tutorials
  • Interactive quizzes and assessments
  • Downloadable resources and templates
  • Discussion forums and community support


Course Duration

This course is self-paced, and participants can complete it in their own time. The course is estimated to take around 40 hours to complete.

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