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Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner

Amsterdam

Certified GDPR Practitioner in Amsterdam 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.

Gain confidence in managing GDPR risks and compliance responsibilities
Build practical data protection knowledge with our Certified GDPR Practitioner Course
Develop skills to support responsible personal data handling across organisations

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Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner Overview and Exam Details

Course syllabus

Exams

Who it’s for

What’s included

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Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner Course Outline

Module 1: Data Subject Rights

Rights of the Data Subject
Must I Always Obey a Right?
Rights and Third Parties
Requests Made on Behalf of Other Data Subjects
Guidelines for Children's Maturity
Class Exercise
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 2: Subject Access Requests

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
Class Exercise
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 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 4: Third Country Data Transfers

Adequacy
Adequate Ways to Safeguard Transfers of PII
UK-EU Data Adequacy
UK Mechanisms for International Data Transfers
International Data Transfers & Schrems II
EU-US/UK-US Data Bridge Implications

Module 5: Protecting 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)

Data Protection Impact Assessments
What Triggers a Data Protection Impact Assessment?
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 7: Need Want Drop

Need-Want-Drop
Need-Want-Drop: Concept Diagram
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
Data Processor - Summary

Module 9: Practical Implications: GDPR

Legal Requirements of the GDPR
Incident Response Protocols
Compliance Strategies

Module 10: 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 11: Privacy Principles in GDPR

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

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

Common Data Security Failures
Consequences
Lesson Learned

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

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

This GDPR Practitioner Course is suitable for professionals responsible for handling personal data, supporting data protection activities, or maintaining GDPR compliance within an organisation. It is particularly beneficial for:

Data Protection Officers
Compliance Officers
Information Security Professionals
Risk and Governance Professionals
Legal and Privacy Professionals
IT and Data Management Professionals

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

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this GDPR Practitioner Course. However, a basic understanding of GDPR principles and data protection concepts can be beneficial for following the practical topics covered during the training.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner Course Overview

Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner provides practical knowledge of applying data protection requirements within organisational environments. It helps professionals understand how GDPR responsibilities can be managed effectively while supporting lawful, secure, and accountable handling of personal data.

Delegates will develop practical skills for interpreting GDPR requirements, assessing data protection risks, supporting compliance activities, and making informed decisions when handling personal data. The course also strengthens their ability to respond appropriately to privacy-related responsibilities within the workplace.

This 2-Day course offered by The Knowledge Academy enables delegates to apply GDPR principles confidently in professional settings. By the end of the training, they will be better prepared to support organisational compliance, manage data protection risks, and contribute to effective privacy practices.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner Course Objectives

To understand how GDPR requirements apply within organisational environments
To manage data subject rights and related requests effectively
To apply lawful processing requirements when handling personal data
To assess data protection risks and support suitable mitigation measures
To manage responsibilities involving third parties and international data transfers
To strengthen organisational compliance through practical data protection practices

Learning Outcomes of this General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner Course

Upon completion of this course, delegates will be able to apply GDPR requirements more confidently within organisational settings. They will be better prepared to manage data subject rights, support lawful processing, assess privacy risks, handle third-party and data transfer responsibilities, and contribute to effective data protection and compliance practices.

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

Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner Examination
World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
Interactive Learning with 24*7 Support
Digital Delegate Pack

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Air conditioned

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Full IT support

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Video equipment

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The city of Amsterdam is the most populated city in the country and the capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Amsterdam city has an approximate population of 827,000 residents. Amsterdam is also home to the famous Anne Frank museum as well as being the cultural capital of the Netherlands. The unemployment rate for Amsterdam currently stands at just over 3%. This is drastically lower in comparison to the national average unemployment rate which currently stands at 7%. In the Netherlands, students learn to speak English from a very early age and is the first foreign language spoken; this means that between 90% and 93% of the Dutch speak English. Amsterdam is home to the University of Amsterdam and the VU University Amsterdam. The University of Amsterdam has over 31,000 students currently enrolled and almost 2,500 academic staff. The university is the third oldest in the country and is one of the largest research universities in Europe. The VU University Amsterdam has over 23,000 students and over 4,000 staff members.

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Engage in activities, and communicate with your trainer and peers.

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We handpick from a global pool of expert trainers for our Online Instructor-led courses.

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Take part in scheduled, instructor-led sessions with real-time feedback, while enjoying the freedom to study independently. Interactive resources and progress tracking tools help you stay motivated and on target.

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

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

What is the GDPR Practitioner Course?

The GDPR Practitioner Course helps professionals develop practical knowledge of applying GDPR requirements within organisational settings. It focuses on data protection responsibilities, compliance activities, risk management, and responsible handling of personal data.

Who should attend this GDPR Practitioner Course?

This course is suitable for Data Protection Officers, Compliance Officers, Information Security Professionals, Risk and Governance Professionals, Legal and Privacy Professionals, IT professionals, and managers responsible for data protection activities.

Do I need previous GDPR experience to attend this course?

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this course. However, a basic understanding of GDPR principles and data protection concepts can help delegates follow the practical aspects of the training more effectively.

Does this course cover Subject Access Requests?

Yes, delegates learn how Subject Access Requests are submitted, managed, verified, and responded to. The training also covers relevant considerations such as identity verification, third-party information, fees, refusals, and good practices.

Will I learn about Data Protection Impact Assessments?

Yes, this course covers when a Data Protection Impact Assessment may be required, how it is conducted, the responsibilities involved, and how identified risks can be assessed and mitigated.

Does this course cover international data transfers?

Yes, delegates gain knowledge of key considerations associated with international data transfers, including adequacy, safeguards, and mechanisms used to support compliant transfers of personal data.

Does this course cover data breaches and incident response?

Yes, this training covers data breach reporting requirements, incident response responsibilities, and practical considerations for responding to data security incidents within an organisation.

What career opportunities can this GDPR Practitioner Course support?

This course can support professionals working in data protection, compliance, privacy, governance, risk, legal, information security, and data management roles. It can also strengthen practical GDPR knowledge for professionals with wider compliance responsibilities.

Why choose The Knowledge Academy in Amsterdam over others?

The Knowledge Academy stands out as a prestigious training provider known for its extensive course offerings, expert instructors, adaptable learning formats, and industry recognition. It's a dependable option for those seeking this certification.

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

The training fees for Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner in Amsterdam starts from €1995

Which is the best training institute/provider of Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner in Amsterdam?

The Knowledge Academy is one of the Leading global training provider for Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Practitioner.

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