UK GDPR Practitioner Certificate - Act Now

The first step to becoming a complete Data Protection Officer.

For all those undertaking the DPO role, this foundation level certificate covers the essential knowledge and practical skills required to successfully navigate the UK data protection landscape.

The revised course curriculum was created after a thorough analysis of all the core skills and competencies required for the DPO role. Completing the GDPR Practitioner Certificate will enable delegates to gain a thorough understanding of the UK GDPR. In addition to the main course topics we will cover recent developments in AI and their impact on information governance. The course will also help DPOs and budding DPOs to develop the skills required to do their job better. These include interpreting the data protection principles in a practical context, drafting privacy notices, undertaking DPIAs and reporting data breaches.

Our teaching style is based on practical and engaging workshops covering theory alongside hands-on application using case studies that equip delegates with knowledge and skills that can be used immediately. The course curriculum has been designed to allow delegates to easily map their personal learning journey to ensure they have the requisite level of knowledge for their role. To enable delegates to maximise the benefits of the course and successfully complete the assessment, they will have personal tutor support throughout and access to a comprehensive online resource lab.

Structure

This course is set over four days, one day per week either online or in classroom. Each day is designed to develop delegates' ability to understand and apply the UK DP law in a practical context using case studies and exercises. On completion of the course, delegates are required to complete a practical assessment within 30 days.

Please note this course requires some knowledge of the UK GDPR. If you do not have this, we recommend you attend our one day GDPR workshop before booking.

Day 1 - THE DP FRAMEWORK AND PRINCIPLES

• Background and history
• Enforcement
• The DPA Act 2018
• Principle 1 Legal Basis
• Consent
• Special Category Data

Day 2 - IMPLEMENTING THE PRINCIPLES

• Fairness and Transparency
• Privacy Notices
• Principles 2 – 5
• The Security Principle
• Breach Notification
• Article 30 Records

Day 3 - DATA SUBJECTS' RIGHTS

• Article 12
• Dealing with SARs
• 3rd Party Data
• Other Data Subject Rights
• The Exemptions
• AI Compliance

Day 4 - GDPR IN PRACTICE

• Data Processors
• International Transfers
• DPIAs
• Accountability
• ICO Accountability Framework
• The DPO role

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