GDPR – Introduction to GDPR

INDUSTRY

All

SKILL

Awareness, Communication

COUNTRY/REGION

All

LEVEL

Intermediate

ASSESSMENT STYLE

Formative and Summative

AVG COMPLETION TIME

45 mins
eLearning
Assessments
Mobile Friendly
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • What the GDPR is and why it was introduced to protect personal data within the EU and for EU residents abroad.
  • The roles and responsibilities of data controllers, data processors, and data protection officers under GDPR.
  • The key principles of data processing, including lawfulness, fairness, transparency, and the rights of data subjects.
  • The consequences of non-compliance with GDPR, including administrative fines and remedies for data subjects.
  • The importance of data protection by design and default to ensure GDPR compliance from the start of any project.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our comprehensive introduction to GDPR course offers a deep dive into the European Union’s landmark data protection regulation, ensuring participants grasp the key concepts and legal requirements necessary for data protection compliance. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, this course covers the principles of data protection, including the handling of sensitive data, the importance of data security, and the rights of data subjects. You’ll gain essential GDPR knowledge, from understanding the roles and responsibilities of data controllers and processors to mastering the nuances of consent and legitimate interests. This online course is designed to bolster GDPR awareness and ensure compliance, making it ideal for employee training across all sectors.

Participants will also learn how to handle personal data responsibly, ensuring their organisation meets the stringent GDPR regulations and avoids the significant consequences of non-compliance, including hefty fines based on annual turnover. By the end of this GDPR training course, you will have a solid foundation in data protection regulations, from the basics of information security to the intricacies of cross-border data transfers and the implementation of data protection by design and default. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your GDPR knowledge for personal development or to ensure your organisation’s data handling processes are up to scratch, this course offers the practical examples, key areas of focus, and progress checks needed to pass with flying colours and confidently apply what you’ve learned in the workplace.

COURSE PREVIEW

COURSE ACTIVITIES

Introduction

  • Introduction to the GDPR
  • Lessons

  • GDPR
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Principles and Rights of Data Subjects
  • Consequences of Non-compliance
  • Conclusions

  • Quiz
  • Summary
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