We provide virtual course about GDPR - Certified Data Protection Officer. Obtain all the competences and knowledge necessary to lead all the processes for implementing and complying with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in an organization.
Course description:
The Certified Data Protection Officer training course enables you to develop the necessary knowledge, skills and competence to effectively implement and manage a compliance framework with regard to the protection of personal data. After mastering all the necessary concepts of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” credential.
By holding a PECB Certified Data Protection Officer Certificate, you will demonstrate that you thoroughly understand the gap between the General Data Protection Regulation and the current organizational processes including: privacy policies, procedures, working instructions, consent forms, data protection impact assessments, in order to associate organizations in the adoption process to the new regulation.
Course objectives:
• Understand the history of personal data protection in Europe
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and approaches required for the effective alignment with the General Data Protection Regulation.
• Understand the new requirements that the General Data Protection Regulation brings for EU organizations and non-EU organizations and when it is necessary to implement them.
• Acquire the necessary expertise to support an organization in assessing the implementation of these new requirements.
• Learn how to manage a team implementing the GDPR
• Gain the knowledge and skills required to advise organizations how to manage personal data
• Acquire the expertise for analysis and decision making in the context of personal data protection
Course content:
Module 1 - GDPR framework and DPO role:
• Participants begin with an overview of the GDPR, its objectives and structure, and the specific responsibilities and positioning of the Data Protection Officer role within organisations.
Module 2 - Legal basis and accountability:
• This section covers the legal bases for processing personal data in GDPR, accountability requirements and how organisations can demonstrate compliance through effective governance and documentation.
Module 3 - Data subject rights and obligations:
• Participants explore the rights granted to data subjects under GDPR and how organisations should manage requests including access, erasure, restriction, portability and objection.
Module 4 - Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs):
• This part of the course focuses on conducting DPIAs - why they are needed, when they are required and how to plan and implement them in compliance with GDPR requirements.
Module 5 - Data breach management:
• Participants learn how to detect, report and respond to data breaches in accordance with GDPR timelines and expectations, including documentation and communication best practices.
Module 6 - Transparency, policies and documentation:
• This section emphasises the development of privacy policies, consent mechanisms and other documentation tools that support GDPR compliance and stakeholder accountability.
Module 7 - Practical DPO activities and monitoring:
• Participants learn how to monitor ongoing compliance, work with internal stakeholders, conduct training and support continuous improvement of data protection activities.
Target audience:
• Project managers or consultants wanting to prepare and to support an organization in the implementation of the new procedures and adoption of the new requisites presented in the GDPR, which will come into force and effect by the 25th May 2018.
• DPO and Senior Managers responsible for the personal data protection of an enterprise and the management of its risks.
• Members of an information security, incident management and business continuity team
• Expert advisors in security of personal data
• Technical experts and compliance experts wanting to prepare for a Data Protection Officer job
Prerequisites:
• A fundamental understanding of the GDPR and primary knowledge of the present data protection legal requirements
Language:
• English course materiel, and norwegian or english speaking instructor
Course material:
The course fee includes digital course documentation and certification test
Certification:
For virtual courses we will send out a voucher that gives you access to an online exam. This can be booked and taken home monitored by a proctor via camera. More information about the exam rules will be send from PECB.