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Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation and Practitioner

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Certified GDPR Foundation and Practitioner in Barcelona covers regulatory principles, lawful processing, and organisational responsibilities. This certification enables learners to apply GDPR requirements confidently across business operations.

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Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation and Practitioner Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to 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: GDPR Terminology and Techniques

Key Roles
Data Set
Subject Access Request (SAR)
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
What Triggers a Data Protection Impact Assessment?
A DPIA is Not Required in the Following Cases
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, Obligations
One Stop Shop

Module 3: Structure of the Regulation

The Parts of the GDPR
Format of the Articles
Quick Quiz

Module 4: 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 & Confidentiality Principle

Module 5: 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 6: Incident Response & 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 7: Understanding the Principle Roles

What the GDPR Makes Businesses Responsible For?
Difference Between a Data Controller and a Data Processor
How the Roles Split
Controllers and Processors
Controllers: Key Points
Main Obligations of Data Controllers
Demonstrate Compliance
Joint Controllers
Representative
Controller-Processor Contract
Maintain Records
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-Processor Appointment
Keep PII Confidential
Maintaining Records
Cooperate with Supervisory Authorities
Security
Notify Breaches
Appoint a DPO – If Necessary
Transferring Data Outside
Note: If You Have Staff You Will be a Data Controller
Data Processors Key Points

Module 8: The Role of the DPO

The 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
Training and Awareness
Monitoring Compliance
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
Risk-Based Approach
Business Support for the DPO
DPO Independence
DPO – Conflict of Interest

Module 9: UK Implementation

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

Module 10: Key Features

Key Features of GDPR
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 11: 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
What Information to Withhold?
Developing and Sending a Response

Module 12: 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
Right of Access
Right to Rectification
Right to Erasure
Right to Restrict Processing
Right to Data Portability
Right to Object
Rights Related to Automated Decision Making and Profiling

Module 13: Subject Access Requests

Provenance
Overview: SARs
A 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 14: 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 has a Tool
Consent
Other Key Points about Consent
Affirmative Action & Explicit Consent
What is not Affirmative Action?
Examples of Affirmative Action from the ICO
Explicit Consent
The 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 15: Third Country Data Transfers

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 16: Introduction to Protecting Personal Data

The 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 17: Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)

Data Protection Impact Assessments
What Triggers a Data Protection Impact Assessment?
A DPIA is Not Required in the Following Cases
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 18: Need Want Drop

Need-Want-Drop
Need-Want-Drop: Concept Diagram
Need/Want/Drop Methodology

Module 19: Dealing with Third Parties and Data in the Cloud

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

Module 20: Practical Implications: GDPR

Brexit and its Impact on the GDPR
One-Stop Shop

Module 21: Legal Requirements of the GDPR

Legal Requirements
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 22: Privacy Principles in GDPR

Privacy Principles in the GDPR
Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency
Purpose Limitation is the Second Principle
One Should Refer to Data Minimisation
Accuracy is the Fourth Principle
The Fifth Principle is the Storage Limitation
Sixth Principle of Integrity and Confidentiality

Module 23: Common Data Security Failures, Consequences, and Lessons to be Learnt

Common Data Security Failures
Consequences
Lesson Learned

Who Should Attend this General Data Protection Regulation Foundation and Practitioner Training Course?

This General Data Protection Regulation Foundation and Practitioner Training Course is designed for professionals who handle, manage, or oversee personal data and are responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. It is particularly beneficial for:

Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Compliance Manager
Information Security Analyst
Privacy Consultant
Legal and Regulatory Advisor
IT Risk and Governance Specialist
Data Governance Manager

Prerequisites for the General Data Protection Regulation Foundation and Practitioner Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites to attend this General Data Protection Regulation Foundation and Practitioner Training Course.

Certified General Data Protection Regulation Foundation and Practitioner Course Overview

The Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation and Practitioner course provides comprehensive knowledge of data protection principles, legal requirements, and practical implementation of GDPR. This course is important as it ensures organisations understand and comply with data protection laws while safeguarding personal data.

It benefits organisations by reducing compliance risks, improving data governance, and strengthening customer trust. It benefits individuals by enhancing their understanding of data protection responsibilities and practical compliance approaches. It supports career development by building expertise in data privacy, governance, and regulatory compliance roles.

Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation and Practitioner Course Objectives

To understand the fundamentals of GDPR legislation
To comprehend the rights and responsibilities of data controllers and processors
To learn how to conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
To develop expertise in data subject consent and management
To gain insights into GDPR compliance and risk assessment
To master cross-border data transfer regulations
To learn best practices for data breach management and reporting
To acquire practical skills for implementing GDPR compliance within your organisation

After successfully completing this General Data Protection Regulation Foundation And Practitioner, delegates will possess a comprehensive understanding of GDPR regulations and adherence. They will acquire the abilities necessary to evaluate, execute, and sustain GDPR conformity within their respective companies, guaranteeing the fulfilment of data protection and privacy criteria.

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

Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation and Practitioner Examination
World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation and Practitioner Certificates
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

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GDPR Training | GDPR Foundation And Practitioner in Barcelona FAQs

What is the purpose of GDPR?

GDPR aims to protect individuals’ personal data and ensure organisations handle it lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

Who are Data Controllers and Data Processors?

A Data Controller decides the purpose and means of processing, while a Data Processor processes data on behalf of the controller.

What is a DPIA and when is it required?

A DPIA is used to identify and reduce data protection risks and is required for processing activities that pose high risks to individuals.

What rights do data subjects have under GDPR?

Key rights include access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object.

What is a personal data breach and what are the requirements?

It involves unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure of data, and must be reported to authorities within 72 hours if required.

What is lawful processing of personal data?

Processing must be based on a legal ground such as consent, contract, legal obligation, or legitimate interest.

How does GDPR regulate international data transfers?

Transfers outside the EEA require safeguards such as adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses, or Binding Corporate Rules.

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The training fees for Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation and Practitioner in Barcelona starts from €2695

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