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Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner

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Certified GDPR Practitioner in Calgary concentrates on applying GDPR requirements within real organisational contexts. This course enables learners to manage compliance activities, respond to data protection issues, and support lawful processing practices effectively.

Boost your career with Certified General Data Protection Regulation Practitioner
Learn DPIAs, breach response, consent, and data rights in real-world scenarios
Lead GDPR projects and advise on compliance with confidence and clarity

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Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner Overview

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Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner Course Outline

Module 1: Data Subject Rights

Must I Always Obey a Right?
Rights and Third Parties
Requests Made on Behalf of Other Data Subjects
Guidelines for Children's Maturity
Responding to a Rights Request
What is a Month?
Rights Request Flow Chart
Right to be Informed
When Should Information Be Provided?
Best Practice Guidance
Right of Access
Right to Rectification
Right to Erasure
- When can I Refuse to Comply with a Request for Erasure?
- Erasing Children's Data
Right to Restrict Processing
- When Processing Should be Restricted?
- Protecting PII
- Other Issues about Restricting Processing
Right to Data Portability
Right to Object
- Complying with the Right to Object
- Rejecting the Right to Object
- Processing for Direct Marketing Purposes
- Processing for Research Purposes
Rights Related to Automated Decision Making and Profiling
- When does the Right not apply?

Module 2: Subject Access Requests

Provenance
Overview: SARs
SAR is an Activity, Not a Title
How can a SAR be Submitted?
What Information Should the Response to a SAR Contain?
Additional Information
Replying to a SAR
Confirming a Data Subject’s Identity
Scope
Electronic Records
Non-Electronic Records
SARs Involving 3rd Party PII
Fees
Refusing a Subject Access Request
Access Requests from Employees
Credit Reference Agencies
Best Practice for SARs

Module 3: Lawful Processing

Lawful Processing: A Reminder
User Rights Change Depending on the Justification
Lawfulness of Processing Conditions
Lawfulness for Special Categories of Data
UK ICO Tool
Consent
Key Points About Consent
Affirmative Action and Explicit Consent
Introduction of Affirmative Action
What is Not Affirmative Action?
Examples of Affirmative Action from the ICO
Introduction of Explicit Consent
Explicit Statement
Obtaining Explicit Consent
ICOs View of a Poor Form of Explicit Consent
Obtaining Consent for Scientific Research Purposes
Getting Consent
What Should Go into the Consent Request?
Consent Granularity
Right to Withdraw Consent
Children
Consent Records
ICOs Examples of Record Keeping
Key Points When Establishing Consent
Legitimate Interests
Getting the Balance Right
Consent or Legitimate Interest?
What Lawful Basis Can be Used for Processing Marketing PII?

Module 4: Third Country Data

Cross Border Transfers
Transfer Mechanisms
Derogations
Adequacy
Adequate Ways to Safeguard Transfers of PII
Consent
One-Off or Infrequent Transfers
Who is Responsible?
Transferring PII Between EEA Members
Adequate Countries Outside of the EEA
Binding Corporate Rules (BCR)
What a BCR Must Cover?
Authorisation for BCRs
Privacy Shield
Privacy Shield Overview
Privacy Shield: Mechanics
Model Clauses
Public Authority Agreements

Module 5: Introduction to Protecting Personal Data

Need to Secure
What is Appropriate?
Protecting PII – 3 Key Areas
Coverage
Defensive Design
Single Point of Failure (SPOF)
Incident Response
Data Breach Reporting Requirements
Incident Response Team

Module 6: Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)

Introduction
What Triggers a Data Protection Impact Assessment?
Cases Where DPIA is Not Required
Benefits of DPIA
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

Module 7: Need Want Drop

Overview
Need-Want-Drop: Concept Diagram
Need-Want-Drop: Categorising Data
Need/Want/Drop Methodology

Module 8: Dealing with Third Parties and Data in the Cloud

What is Cloud Computing?
Myths of Cloud
Cloud Challenges
Controller-Processor Contract
Checklist
Data Controller - Summary

Module 9: Practical Implications: GDPR

Brexit and its Impact on the GDPR
Adequacy
What does this Mean in Practice?
Representatives
Exemption Rule
One-Stop Shop

Module 10: Legal Requirements of the GDPR

Lawful, Fair, and Transparent Processing
Limitation of Purpose, Data and Storage
Data Subject Rights
Consent
Personal Data Breaches
Privacy by Design
Data Protection Impact Assessment
Data TransferS
Data Protection Officer
Awareness and Training

Module 11: Privacy Principles in GDPR

Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency
Purpose Limitation
Data Minimisation
Accuracy
Storage Limitation
Integrity and Confidentiality

Module 12: Common Data Security Failures, Consequences, and Lessons to be Learnt

Common Data Security Failures
Consequences
- Fines Relating to Data Breaches
- Litigation from Customers Relating to Data Breaches
- Directors, Officers, and Professional Advisors
- Reputational Damage
Lesson Learned
- Knowing When and How to Communicate with Affected Individuals is Not Easy
- GDPR is Important, as are Other Legal Frameworks

Who Should Attend this Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner Course?

The Certified GDPR Practitioner Course goes a step beyond the foundational principles provided in the GDPR Foundation course. It is designed to give professionals a more detailed insight into the GDPR. This GDPR Training can be beneficial to a variety of professionals, including:

Data Protection Officers
IT Security Managers
Legal Counsel & Compliance Lawyers
Senior HR Managers
Risk and Compliance Managers
Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
Digital Marketing Directors
Database and System Administrators

Prerequisites for the Certified EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) Practitioner Course

There are no formal prerequisites required for the Certified EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) Practitioner Course.

Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner Course Overview

The Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner course focuses on the practical implementation and management of GDPR requirements within organisations. This course is important as it enables organisations to apply data protection laws effectively and ensure ongoing compliance.

It benefits organisations by strengthening data governance, reducing regulatory risks, and improving data protection practices. It benefits individuals by developing practical skills in managing GDPR compliance and handling data protection responsibilities. It supports career development by enhancing expertise in data privacy, compliance management, and governance roles.

GDPR Practitioner Course Objectives

To understand the rights of data subjects and how to handle their requests
To learn how to conduct a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
To develop and implement effective data protection policies and procedures
To know the importance of continuous improvement in GDPR compliance
To gain knowledge of how to handle data subject requests and complaints
To provide a clear explanation of why and how you are processing AI

At the end of this Certified General Data Protection Regulation Practitioner, delegates will be able to develop and implement effective data protection policies. They will also be able to identify and assess the risks associated with the processing of personal data.

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

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

GDPR Practitioner Exam Information

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

Question Type: Multiple Choice
Total Questions: 30
Total Marks: 30 Marks
Pass Mark: 57%, or 17/30 Marks
Duration: 90 Minutes
Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book

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Looking for Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner in-house or onsite training in Calgary? We specialise in corporate group training and bulk bookings for organisations of all sizes in Calgary. Our trainers deliver tailored sessions at your premises, online, or hybrid, with best price guarantee, group discounts and flexible scheduling to train your team.

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Video equipment

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Calgary is located in the south of Alberta, Canada and has a population of around 1 million people, making it the largest city in Alberta and the third largest in Canada. It also became the first Canadian city to host the Olympic Winter Games. There is a strong economy in Calgary, as it boasts the second most corporate head offices in Canada and has activity based in the health, retail, tourism, transportation, film, technology and energy sectors. There are a large amount of educational facilities in Calgary, including a large number of public and private schools ran by different school boards including English and French language boards. There is also a high school dedicated to training athletes ready for the Olympics. Each high school in Calgary is large, consisting of around 2000 students each. Private schools include Rundle Academy, Calgary French and International School, Chinook Winds Adventist Academy and Delta West Academy. The biggest university in Calgary is the ‘University of Calgary’ which enrols around 30,000 students. It offers a wide variety of degrees, diplomas and certificates. Also in Calgary are Mount Royal University, SAI Polytechnic and Athabasca University, which provides distance education programs for students. There are a number of private universities as well, including Reeves College and Columbia College.

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Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner Schedule in Calgary

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Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner Training in Calgary FAQs

What are data subject rights under GDPR?

They include access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and rights related to automated decisions.

How should a Subject Access Request (SAR) be handled?

Verify identity, collect relevant data, and respond within one month with required information.

What are the lawful bases for processing data?

Consent, contract, legal obligation, vital interests, public task, and legitimate interests.

When is explicit consent required?

For special category data; it must be clear, specific, and given through affirmative action.

What is a DPIA?

A risk assessment required for high-risk data processing activities.

How can data be transferred outside the EEA?

Through adequacy decisions, SCCs, BCRs, or specific derogations.

What to do in case of a data breach?

Assess risk, report within 72 hours, and inform affected individuals if necessary.

What are common data security failures?

Weak controls, poor encryption, lack of awareness, and inadequate incident response.

What is the cost/training fees for Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner in Calgary?

The training fees for Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner in Calgary starts from CAD3495

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