Data Protection (GDPR) Practitioner Certificate

We are data protection specialists and this is our flagship training programme for Data Protection Officers, Data Protection Managers, Compliance Managers or anyone with a responsibility for Data Protection. The Data Protection (GDPR) Practitioner Certificate is an internationally recognised qualification, endorsed by TQUK, which is regulated by Ofqual, a UK Government department. It equips current and aspiring data protection officers and data protection managers with knowledge and skills to undertake data protection compliance activities throughout an organisation. It is a valuable course for anybody with data protection compliance responsibilities.
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Target Audience

The training programme for Data Protection Officers, Data Protection Managers, Compliance Managers or anyone with a responsibility for Data Protection.

The Data Protection (GDPR) Practitioner Certificate is the qualification for people who:

Are already undertaking the role of Data Protection Officer
Expect to be filling the post of Data Protection Officer in their current employment
Are looking for employment as a Data Protection Officer
Have, or expect to have, data protection responsibilities in their organisation
Wish to be able to demonstrate verifiable practical skills and learning in this area.

It is suitable for those working in: the public sector, the private sector and the third sector. In either case, it will teach participants essential GDPR skills and indepth knowledge.

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Day 1

Data Protection – history and background
What is personal data
GDPR Overview
Purposes & Legal Bases

Day 2

Consent
Special Categories of Personal Data
Data Subject Rights
Transparency Requirements
Data Processors and Controllers
Information Security Obligations
Breach Reporting and Recording

Day 3

Restricted Transfers
Data Protection and Direct Marketing
Data Protection Officers
The Personal Data Audit & Record of Processing
The “Accountability Portfolio”
Data Protection by Design & Default
Other Issues
The Data Protection Act 2018 (Part 1)

Day 4

Data Protection Act 2018 (Part 2)
Risk Frameworks
Data Protection Governance
Data Protection Audit
Gap Analysis
Action Plan
Implementation

Day 5

The ICO and Enforcement
Brexit
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
Questions

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