Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation - Canada

Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to the GDPR​

• GDPR in a Nutshell​
• Generate Customer Confidence​
• Focus of GDPR​
• What is Personal Information?
• Who has PII?
• Lawful Processing of Personal Data​

Module 2: Binding Corporate Rules

• Introduction
• Scope​
• UK ICO’s View of the Scope​
• Processing GDPR Definition​
• Who Processes PII?
• What is Special Data?
• Legal Framework​
• Timeline​ and Derogations​
• Some Key Areas for Derogation​
• Data Breaches/Personal Data Breach​
• Consequences of Failure​
• Governance Framework​

Module 3: GDPR Terminology and Techniques

• Key Roles​
• Data Set​
• Subject Access Request (SAR)​
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
• What Triggers a Data Protection Impact Assessment?
• DPIA is Not Required
• Processes to be Considered for a DPIA​
• Responsibilities​
• DPIA Decision Path​
• DPIA Content​
• How Do I Conduct a DPIA?
• Signing Off the DPIA​
• Mitigating Risks Identified by the DPIA​
• Privacy by Design and Default​
• External Transfers​
• Profiling​
• Pseudonymisation​
• Principles, User Rights, and Obligations​
• One Stop Shop​

Module 4: Structure of the Regulation​

• Parts of the GDPR​
• Format of the Articles​
• Articles​

Module 5: Principles and Rights​

• Introduction
• Legality Principle​
• How the Permissions Work Together​?
• Lawfulness of Processing Conditions​
• Lawfulness for Special Categories of Data
• Criminal Offence Data​
• Consent
• Transparency Principle​
• Fairness Principle​
• Rights of Data Subjects​
• Purpose Limitation Principle​
• Minimisation Principle​
• Accuracy Principle​
• Storage Limitation Principle​
• Integrity and Confidentiality Principle​
• Accountability Principle​

Module 6: Demonstrating Compliance​

• Demonstrating Compliance with the GDPR
• Impact of Compliance Failure​
• Administrative Fines​
• What Influences the Size of an Administrative Fine?
• Joint Controllers​
• Processor Liability Under GDPR​
• Demonstrating Compliance
• Protecting PII is Only Half the Job
• What must be Recorded?
• Additional Ways of Demonstrating Compliance​
• Demonstrating a Robust Process​
• PIMS (Personal Information Management System)
• Cyber Essentials​
• ISO 27017 Code of Practice for Information Security Controls​
• Risk Management​

Module 7: Incident Response and Data Breaches​

• What is a Personal Data Breach?
• Notification Obligations​
• What Breaches Do I Need to Notify the Relevant Supervisory Authority About?
• What Information Must Be Provided to the SA?
• How do I Report a Breach to the SA?
• Notifying Data Subjects​
• What Should I do to Prepare for Breach Reporting?
• Updating Policies and Procedures​
• Breach Reporting and Responses
• Ways to Minimise the Breach Impact​

Module 8: Understanding the Principle Roles

• What does the GDPR Makes Businesses Responsible For?
• Difference Between a Data Controller and a Data Processor
• How the Roles Split?
• Controllers and Processors
• Main Obligations of Data Controllers
• Demonstrate Compliance
• Joint Controllers and Representative
• Controller-Processor Contract
• Maintain Records and Keeping Records for Small Businesses
• Cooperation with Supervisory Authorities
• Keeping PII Secure
• Data Breach Transparency
• Role of the Data Processor
• Controller-Processor Contract
• Main Obligations of the Processor
• Perform Only the Data Processing Defined by the Data Controller
• Update the Data Controller
• Sub-Process or Appointment
• Keep PII Confidential
• Maintaining Records
• Cooperate with Supervisory Authorities
• Security
• Appoint a DPO – If Necessary
• Transferring Data Outside

Module 9: Role of the DPO

• Role of a Data Protection Officer
• Involvement of the DPO
• Main Responsibilities of the DPO
• Working Environment for the DPO
• Must We Have A DPO?
• Public Body
• What does Large Scale mean?
• Systematic Monitoring
• Who Can Perform the Role of DPO?
• Skills Required
• Monitoring Compliance
• Training and Awareness
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• Risk-Based Approach
• Business Support for the DPO
• DPO Independence
• DPO – Conflict of Interest

Module 10: UK Implementation

• Key Differences Between the Data Protection Act and the GDPR
• Highlights from the Data Protection Bill
• Definition of Controller
• Health, Social Work, Education, and Child Abuse
• Age of Consent
• Exemptions for Freedom of Expression
• Research and Statistics
• Archiving in the Public Interest

Module 11: Key Features

• Specific Permission
• Privacy by Design
• Data Portability
• Right to be Forgotten
• Definitive Consent
• Information in Clear Readable Language
• Limits on the Use of Profiling
• Everyone Follows the Same Law
• Adopting Techniques

Module 12: Subject Access Requests and How to Deal with them?

• Subject Access Requests (SAR)
• Dealing with SAR
• Recognise the Request
• Understand the Time Limitations
• Dealing with Fees and Excessive Requests
• Identify, Search, and Gather the Requested Data
• Learn about What Information to Withhold
• Developing and Sending a Response

Who should attend this Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation Course?

This course is ideal for individuals seeking to understand the core principles, GDPR roles and requirements of the GDPR to ensure data protection compliance within their organisation.

You should attend this Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation Course if you are:

• Compliance Officer: Gaining essential knowledge of GDPR obligations and practices
• Data Protection Officer (DPO): Building a strong foundation for GDPR responsibilities
• HR Professional: Understanding employee data handling and privacy requirements
• IT Manager: Implementing data protection measures within technical systems
• Business Manager: Ensuring operations align with GDPR requirements
• Aspiring GDPR Specialist: Starting a career in data protection and privacy compliance

Prerequisites of the Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation Course

There are no formal prerequisites for attending the Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation Course

Certified General Data Protection Regulation Foundation Course Overview

The Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation course provides essential knowledge of data protection principles and regulatory requirements under GDPR. This course is important as it helps organisations understand their legal obligations and protect personal data effectively. It benefits organisations by improving compliance, reducing risks of data breaches, and strengthening trust with customers and stakeholders.

It benefits individuals by building a strong foundation in data protection concepts and responsibilities. It supports career development by enhancing knowledge required for roles in compliance, data privacy, and information governance.

Certified GDPR Foundation Course Objectives

• To understand the scope, purpose, and principles of the GDPR
• To recognise lawful bases for processing and data subject rights
• To identify the roles and responsibilities of controllers and processors
• To manage data breaches and support GDPR compliance programmes

Delivered over 2 days, this Certified General Data Protection Regulation Training provides practical insights and legal context to help you build or support an effective data protection framework. You will leave with the confidence to contribute to GDPR compliance within your organisation.

Strengthen your data protection knowledge with The Knowledge Academy. We offer expert-led instruction and full support to help you gain your GDPR Certification and navigate the regulatory landscape with confidence.

What’s included in this Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation Course?

• Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation Examination
• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack

GDPR Foundation Exam Information

To achieve the Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

• Question Type: Multiple Choice 
• Total Questions: 45 
• Total Marks: 45 Marks 
• Pass Mark: 65%, or 29/45 Marks 
• Duration: 60 Minutes 
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book