Certified EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner

What is the EU GDPR Practitioner course?

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner training course has a duration of two days and provides a complete introduction to the requirements of the new legislation. This course gives a complete overview of how to plan, implement and maintain an EU GDPR compliance programme. It also allows candidates to fulfil the role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO). This is a role which will become a legal requirement in the majority of EU Organisations under the new GDPR.

What does a Data Protection Officer (DPO) do?

This EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner training course will guide you through the actions and responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer. This new role shall be entitled to an individual on the basis of their professional qualities, their capability to fulfil the tasks referred to in Article 39 (see below), and in particular, expert knowledge of data protection law and practices.

The tasks referred to in Article 39 are

• To notify and advise the Data Controller or the Processor and the employees who are processing personal data of their obligations pursuant to this Regulation.
• To monitor compliance with this Regulation, including the allocation of tasks, raising awareness, and training team members involved in processing operations, and related audits.
• To collaborate with the supervisory authority (the ICO).
• To give advice where requested in respect of the data protection impact assessment and monitor its performance consistent with Article 35.
• To be the point of contact for the supervisory authority on matters associated with the processing of personal data.

Exam Information

The GDPR Practitioner Exam:

• 1 1/2 hours
• 40 questions
• Multiple Choice
• Require 55% to pass

This course is delivered by The Knowledge Academy

Course Content

EU General Data Protection Regulation Practitioner Content

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner course provides candidates with a practical guide to planning, implementing and sustaining an EU GDPR compliance programme. The course content is as follows:

• Creating a privacy compliance framework.
• The role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO).
• Privacy principles in the GDPR.
• Common data security failures, consequences, and lessons to be learnt.
• Privacy impact assessments of data.
• Rules around consent.
• Development of a risk management framework.
• Data mapping.
• Data Subjects and their rights.
• Subject access requests.
• Dealing with third parties.
• The roles of Controllers and Processors and the relationships between them.
• Data in the Cloud.
• How to demonstrate compliance with the GDPR.
• Reporting requirements of a data breach.
• Enforcement, regulation, and compensation aspects of the GDPR.