Course benefits:

Understand the basics of EU GDPR

Prepare you for the role of the Data Protection Officer

Add new skills to your resume
This EU GDPR Data Protection Officer course will teach you everything you need to know about the EU GDPR and how to perform the Data Protection Officer (DPO) role. The course will help you get familiarized with all the key aspects of the EU GDPR and personal data protection like privacy notices, consent and data subject access rights, data protection impact assessment, data transfers, and data breaches, and prepare you for a DPO role.
After passing the exam, you will receive a certificate, accredited by ASIC, that certifies that you know all of the requirements for performing the DPO role with regard to the EU GDPR.

This EU GDPR Data Protection Officer course is divided into two parts:

A video library: includes lessons and practical information about the basics of the regulation and all the information you need to know to become a DPO

EU GDPR Data Protection Officer certification exam: upon successful completion of the exam, you will get a certificate and a badge for your LinkedIn profile to highlight your qualifications

Who should attend:

Persons in charge of data privacy and personal data protection

Persons seeking to acquire new expertise and start a career as a Data Protection Officer

Experienced data privacy experts needing a certificate to prove their competency

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to attend this EU GDPR Data Protection Officer course.
Introduction

Introduction to the course

Module 1: Privacy origins and GDPR basics

Introduction and suggested reading

Short history of privacy legislation

The General Data Protection Regulation

Related frameworks

Key terms

Key roles

Top myths about GDPR

Business activities that are most impacted by GDPR

Related documentation

Certification FAQs

Recap quiz

Module 2: Legitimate purposes and principles

Introduction and suggested reading

Legitimate purposes of processing personal data

GDPR principles

Understanding the principles through an example

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Module 3: Transparency through the Privacy Notice

Introduction and suggested reading

The basics of Privacy Notices

Requirements and contents of a Privacy Notice

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Module 4: Inventory of processing activities and retention

Introduction and suggested reading

Inventory of Processing Activities – why and what?

Retention of personal data – why and what?

Fulfilling inventory and retention requirements – who and how?

Specific information required for controllers

Specific information required for processors

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Module 5: Consent and Data Subject Access Requests

Introduction and suggested reading

Consent – the basics

How and when to ask for consent

Data subject rights

Basic rules for Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR)

DSAR requests

DSAR exemptions and rejections

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Module 6: Data Protection Impact Assessment and risk assessments

Introduction and suggested reading

What is Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)?

Step 1: Listing and grouping data processing activities

Steps 2 and 3: The threshold questionnaire & determining if DPIA is needed

Step 4: Answer the Data Protection Impact Assessment questionnaire

Steps 5 and 6: Identify and list key security risks

Step 7: Recording the implementation; maintenance

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Module 7: Security of personal data and privacy by design

Introduction and suggested reading

What is privacy by design?

Policies to be implemented to ensure security of personal data

Best practices to implement privacy by design policies

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Module 8: Data transfers and managing third parties

Introduction and suggested reading

Introduction to data transfers

How can data transfers be enabled?

Managing third parties

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Module 9: Data breaches

Introduction and suggested reading

The data breach basics

Data breach response

Data breach notifications

After a data breach

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Module 10: DPO basics

Introduction and suggested reading

Why does a company need a DPO?

The responsibilities of the DPO

Responsibilities towards the DPO

Hiring an external DPO

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Module 11: Defining the organisational approach to privacy

Introduction and suggested reading

The first thing to do as a DPO

Getting the buy-in from top management

Identifying the key stakeholders

How do you get buy-in from your key stakeholders?

Define a Personal Data Protection Policy

Setting up privacy governance

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Module 12: Setting up a Privacy Program

Introduction and suggested reading

Making a choice about internal or external resources

Choosing an external consultant

Set up the project management

Choosing the right project manager

Key steps in your project

Conducting a Gap Analysis

Advanced risk management

Treating the risks

Communication

Awareness and training

Key deliverables for compliance with GDPR

Monitor the implementation

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Module 13: Sustaining and improving compliance

Introduction and suggested reading

Methods for sustaining and improving compliance

Internal audit

Handling existing contracts with third parties

Handling new contracts with third parties

Regular reviews and improvement actions

Keep looking forward

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Instructions for taking the exam and obtaining the certificate
Advisera’s courses are accredited by ASIC

ASIC is one of the world's largest international accreditation agencies for schools, colleges, universities, and online learning providers. Based in the UK, this government-approved quality assurance body is recognized globally, with more than 400 providers accredited in over 65 countries.

Why Advisera chose ASIC

Advisera chose ASIC accreditation because it is focused primarily on leading universities and online training organizations. When compared to other accreditation bodies, it has the largest portfolio of higher education organizations, as well as distance education providers.
About the EU GDPR Data Protection Officer course

How do I purchase exams for several people?

We have prepared a discount if you purchase certificates for more than one student at once. Do not hesitate to contact us at sales@advisera.com to find out the prices.

Are the EU GDPR Data Protection Officer course and certificate accredited?

Yes, both the course and the certificate are accredited by ASIC, an internationally renowned quality standard for schools, colleges, universities, and online learning providers. This accreditation provides additional credibility for the quality of Advisera’s courses and ensures that the certificate is globally recognized.

What is the deadline for attending the video lectures?

There is no time limit, so you can take as long as you need to watch the video lectures. We do, however, recommend that you watch them all within one to two weeks so that you get the most benefit from them.

What is needed to access the EU GDPR Data Protection Officer online training?

All you need to access the course is your PC, Mac, or mobile device; any major browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, etc.); and a broadband Internet connection. And, of course, enough available time to devote to the course.

What do I need to know before attending the course?

You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience in GDPR compliance – this course was designed so that a beginner to these topics will understand it.

How do I get certified?

It's simple:

Watch complete videos of all of the lessons, and answer all of the practice exams.

Pass the online exam.

When will I receive the certificate for the course?

After watching all of the video lessons, you may take the certification exam. If you earn a passing score, you will be issued the certificate. Please note that during the exam, an online proctoring service will verify your identity and ensure that you take the exam without assistance. Click here to learn more about our online proctoring service.

About the EU GDPR Data Protection Officer exam

What does it take to pass the exam and earn the certificate?

The course materials (video lectures, quizzes, reading materials, practice exams, and other resources) are all you need to successfully pass the certification exam and receive your EU GDPR Data Protection Officer certificate.

How many questions are on the exam?

There are a total of 40 questions on the exam; some of them are True/False questions, while the others are multiple-choice questions, and all correctly answered questions are worth 1 mark.

How much time is allowed for the exam?

The time allowed to answer all the questions on the EU GDPR Data Protection Officer exam is 60 minutes. However, please reserve an additional 15 minutes of your time for a system check up before you start the exam session.

In which language is the exam?

The exam is in English.

Where will I take the examination?

The EU GDPR Data Protection Officer certification exam can be taken online, from anywhere. To make this possible, we employ an online proctoring service. Click here to learn more.

Course Instructor

EU GDPR Data Protection Officer Course - Advisera

Tudor Galos

EU GDPR Expert, DPO

Tudor Galos is a Maastricht University Professional ECPC-B DPO certified, with more than 17 years of experience in marketing compliance roles, including the EU GDPR. Tudor is a business consultant and trainer with a focus on the GDPR for various companies from different verticals like retail, e-tail, financial services, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, digital advertising, fast-moving consumer goods, etc.

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Introduction

Module 1: Privacy origins and GDPR basics

Module 2: Legitimate purposes and principles

Module 3: Transparency through the Privacy Notice

Module 4: Inventory of processing activities and retention

Module 5: Consent and Data Subject Access Requests

Module 6: Data Protection Impact Assessment and risk assessments

Module 7: Security of personal data and privacy by design

Module 8: Data transfers and managing third parties

Module 9: Data breaches

Module 10: DPO basics

Module 11: Defining the organisational approach to privacy

Module 12: Setting up a Privacy Program

Module 13: Sustaining and improving compliance

Advisera’s courses are accredited by ASIC

Why Advisera chose ASIC

How do I purchase exams for several people?

Are the EU GDPR Data Protection Officer course and certificate accredited?

What is the deadline for attending the video lectures?

What is needed to access the EU GDPR Data Protection Officer online training?

What do I need to know before attending the course?

How do I get certified?

When will I receive the certificate for the course?

What does it take to pass the exam and earn the certificate?

How many questions are on the exam?

How much time is allowed for the exam?

In which language is the exam?

Where will I take the examination?

Online course

Exam and certificate

Course Instructor

Tudor Galos

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