Data Protection and the GDPR (Advanced) Training - Online Course

Description

This Advanced Data Protection and the GDPR online training course is a comprehensive, step-by-step explanation of the purpose of the GDPR, the duties and obligations it places upon organisations and individuals that handle personal information, and the steps that need to be taken to comply with the GDPR.

The Data Protection training course incorporates guidance provided by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and the EU's Article 29 Working Party, and identifies the key differences between the requirements of the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) that it replaces.

In 2020-21, the average cost of a data breach incident in the UK rose by 8% to £3.36 million. A rapid shift to remote working is among the factors fuelling the rise in data breach costs.

At the end of the course you will be able to describe:

The first topic describes the background to the GDPR. You will learn about why it is necessary to protect personal data. The topic also identifies where and when the GDPR applies.

The second topic explains why the GDPR applies globally and why there are restrictions on the transfer of data. You will also learn about the safeguards that must be in place before data can be transferred abroad.

The third topic describes the categories of personal data covered by the GDPR. You will learn about the difference between personal data and sensitive personal data. The topic also covers online identifiers, which are personal data in some circumstances.

This topic outlines the purpose of the GDPR and identifies who is responsible for enforcing the GDPR. You will also learn about what information you must register with the ICO. The topic also defines some important terms - Data Controller, Data Processor and Data Subject.

This topic describes the seven data protection principles of the GDPR.

This topic outlines eight data subject rights with examples. You will also learn about what can happen when you ignore a data subject's rights.

This topic describes some measures you can put in place to demonstrate compliance with the GDPR. You will learn about privacy by default and privacy by design. The topic also covers DPIAs, the role of the Data Protection Officer and the requirements of a contract between Data Controllers and Processors.

This topic defines the concept of a personal data breach. You will also learn when to report breaches and who to report to.

In the final topic you will learn about the categories of data that are exempt or partially exempt under the GDPR. The topic also identifies what is meant by a derogation from the GDPR.