PECB GDPR - Certified Data Protection Officer Training Course
The PECB Certified Data Protection Officer training course empowers you with the essential knowledge, skills, and competence required to effectively perform the role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) during the implementation of a GDPR compliance program.
Why should you attend?
As data protection grows increasingly critical, organizations face rising demands to safeguard this information. Non-compliance with data protection regulations not only infringes upon the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals but also exposes organizations to risky situations that can damage their credibility, reputation, and financial standing. This is where your expertise as a Data Protection Officer becomes invaluable.
The PECB Certified Data Protection Officer training course equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills to serve as a Data Protection Officer (DPO), helping organizations meet the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Through practical exercises, you will master the DPO role, gaining the competence to inform, advise, and monitor GDPR compliance, as well as cooperate with supervisory authorities.
Upon completing the training course, you may sit for the exam. If you pass successfully, you can apply for the \"PECB Certified Data Protection Officer\" credential. This internationally recognized certificate validates your professional capabilities and practical knowledge to advise controllers and processors on fulfilling their GDPR obligations.
Who should attend?
- Managers or consultants aiming to prepare and support an organization in planning, implementing, and maintaining a GDPR-based compliance program
- DPOs and individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with GDPR requirements
- Members of information security, incident management, and business continuity teams
- Technical and compliance experts preparing for a Data Protection Officer role
- Expert advisors involved in securing personal data
Learning objectives
- Understand GDPR concepts and interpret its requirements
- Understand the content and correlation between the GDPR and other regulatory frameworks and applicable standards, such as ISO\/IEC 27701 and ISO\/IEC 29134
- Acquire the competence to perform the DPO role and daily tasks within an organization
- Develop the ability to inform, advise, and monitor GDPR compliance and cooperate with supervisory authorities
Course Outline
Day 1: Introduction to the GDPR concepts and principles
- Training course objectives and structure
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Core considerations for the GDPR
Day 2: Designation of the DPO and analysis of the GDPR compliance program
- Designation of the DPO
- Analysis of the GDPR compliance program
- Relationship with the top management
- Data protection policy
- Register of processing activities
- Risk management process
Day 3: DPO operations
- Data protection impact assessment
- Documentation management
- Evaluation of the data protection controls
- Data protection and technology
- Awareness, training, and communication
Day 4: Monitoring and continual improvement of GDPR compliance
- Incident management and personal data breaches
- Monitoring and measuring compliance
- Data protection internal audit
- Treatment of nonconformities
- Continual improvement
- Closing the training course
Day 5: Certification exam
Requirements
Participants attending this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of the GDPR and comprehensive knowledge of data protection requirements.
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Theory followed by practical examples and exercices. Job well done!
Vincenzo Delle Donne - Department of National Defence
Course - ISO 37301 Compliance Management System
the expertise & knowledge of the trainer
Erica DeRosa DeRosa - Aecon Group INc.
Course - ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System
I enjoyed the quizzes, and Driton's style of teaching.
Chloe - SEEC MM Ltd.,
Course - ISO 9001 Lead Implementer
With both my 2022 ISO 9001 audit prep-related training & the recently completed ISO 9001 audit prep refresher course; Dereck has helped me significantly with regards to gaining a new & practical perspective of the ISO 9001:2015 clauses & sections & how they apply to our business. Dereck has also helped me with both training courses --- to improve my ISO-related communications both with our company's employees and the external ISO Auditors .
Dana Foster - Corrigan Oil Company
Course - ISO 9001 Foundation
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