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Mastering GDPR Compliance; A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Effective Data Protection Strategies

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Mastering GDPR Compliance: A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Effective Data Protection Strategies



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 effective data protection strategies in their organizations. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.



Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging learning experience
  • Comprehensive and up-to-date content
  • Personalized learning approach
  • Practical and real-world applications
  • High-quality content developed by expert instructors
  • Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
  • Flexible learning options, including mobile accessibility
  • User-friendly interface and community-driven learning environment
  • Actionable insights and hands-on projects
  • Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access to course materials
  • Gamification and progress tracking features


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to GDPR

  • Overview of the GDPR and its importance
  • Key principles and concepts of the GDPR
  • Scope and applicability of the GDPR
  • Consequences of non-compliance

Module 2: Data Protection Principles

  • Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency
  • Purpose limitation and data minimization
  • Accuracy and storage limitation
  • Integrity and confidentiality
  • Accountability and data protection by design

Module 3: Data Subject Rights

  • Right to information and transparency
  • Right to access and rectification
  • Right to erasure and restriction of processing
  • Right to data portability and objection
  • Right to withdraw consent

Module 4: Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Data Protection Team

  • Role and responsibilities of the DPO
  • Appointment and qualifications of the DPO
  • Data protection team and their roles
  • Communication and collaboration with the DPO and data protection team

Module 5: Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and Data Protection by Design

  • What is a DPIA and when is it required?
  • Conducting a DPIA and its outcomes
  • Data protection by design and by default
  • Implementing data protection by design in practice

Module 6: Data Breach Notification and Incident Response

  • Data breach notification requirements
  • Incident response plan and procedures
  • Communication and notification in the event of a breach
  • Consequences of failing to notify a breach

Module 7: International Data Transfers and Third-Party Processing

  • International data transfer requirements
  • Third-party processing and data protection agreements
  • Binding corporate rules and standard contractual clauses
  • Transferring data to countries with inadequate data protection

Module 8: GDPR Compliance and Implementation

  • Implementing GDPR compliance in practice
  • Conducting a GDPR gap analysis and risk assessment
  • Developing a GDPR compliance plan and roadmap
  • Monitoring and maintaining GDPR compliance

Module 9: GDPR Auditing and Certification

  • GDPR auditing and its benefits
  • GDPR certification schemes and their requirements
  • Preparing for a GDPR audit and certification
  • Maintaining GDPR certification and compliance

Module 10: GDPR and Emerging Technologies

  • GDPR and artificial intelligence (AI)
  • GDPR and blockchain technology
  • GDPR and the Internet of Things (IoT)
  • GDPR and other emerging technologies

Module 11: GDPR and Data Protection in the Workplace

  • GDPR and employee data protection
  • GDPR and workplace monitoring
  • GDPR and BYOD (bring your own device)
  • GDPR and remote working

Module 12: GDPR and Data Protection in the Public Sector

  • GDPR and public sector data protection
  • GDPR and freedom of information (FOI)
  • GDPR and environmental information regulations (EIR)
  • GDPR and public sector data sharing

Module 13: GDPR and Data Protection in the Healthcare Sector

  • GDPR and healthcare data protection
  • GDPR and medical research
  • GDPR and healthcare data sharing
  • GDPR and healthcare data protection in practice

Module 14: GDPR and Data Protection in the Financial Sector

  • GDPR and financial sector data protection
  • GDPR and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations
  • GDPR and know your customer (KYC) regulations
  • GDPR and financial sector data sharing

Module 15: GDPR and Data Protection in the Education Sector

  • GDPR and education sector data protection
  • GDPR and student data protection
  • GDPR and education sector data sharing
  • GDPR and education sector data protection in practice


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 anyone who needs to understand and implement GDPR compliance in their organization, including:

  • Data protection officers (DPOs)
  • Data protection managers
  • Compliance officers
  • Risk managers
  • IT professionals
  • Business owners and managers
  • Anyone responsible for data protection and GDPR compliance
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