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.

The course takes account of the latest developments in this fast moving subject, together with the latest guidance from the ICO and includes real life, practical examples throughout.

There are two versions of the course (with the same content and same trainer).

The courses priced at £1200 are run by Computer Law Training and lead to the TQUK endorsed certificate.

The courses priced at £1440+VAT are run in collaboration with, and are booked through, the Law Society of Scotland and, on successful completion, lead to the TQUK endorsed certificate and a 'Certified Specialist' certification from the Law Society of Scotland.

Suitability - Who should attend?

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

The Data Protection (GDPR) Practitioner Certificate is ideal for you if you:

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
Need to advise others on data protection compliance
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 data protection skills and in depth knowledge.

Outcome / Qualification etc.

Understand the importance of data protection legislation and compliance in the UK and beyond.
Interpret key terminology of the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) in a practical context
Understand the key obligations of the UK GDPR and DPA
Create appropriate policies and procedures necessary for data protection compliance
Carry out a data protection audit and gap analysis
Develop an action plan to address a data protection gap analysis
Respond appropriately to data protection issues arising in an organisation
Carry out the duties of a data protection officer
Undertake accountability and risk analysis activities

Training Course Content

Day 1

Data Protection – history and background
GDPR Overview
What, really, is personal data
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 (International) Transfers
Cloud Services
Accountability
The Personal Data Audit & Record of Processing
The “Accountability Portfolio”
Data Protection by Design & Default
Data Protection Impact Assessments
Privacy Enhancing Technologies
Data Protection Officers
Direct Marketing & Cookies

Day 4

Data Protection Act 2018
HR Issues
Risk Frameworks
Data Protection Governance

Day 5

Data Protection Audit
Gap Analysis
Action Plan
Implementation
The ICO and Enforcement
Brexit and the future (crystal ball!)
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
Questions

Course delivery details

The course is delivered on Zoom.

It lasts 5 days over 3 weeks, 9.30-16.30.

The advertised start date is usually a Tuesday which is the first day of the course.

The course normally continues on the Thursday of that week, Tuesday and Thursday the following week and one day in the third week:

24, 26, 31 January & 2, 7 February 2023

The one-hour test to obtain the certificate is online by arrangement in the week or two following the course.

The trainer for the course is Tim Musson, who has a Master of Laws degree in IT and Telecoms Law, is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) and a Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT).

Data Protection (GDPR) Practitioner Certificate

Data Protection (GDPR) Foundation Certificate