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Fundamental principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Personal data protection must be reflected in organisational practices. Clarify responsibilities, identify risks and connect GDPR requirements with actual processing activities. Develop a framework for supporting teams and structuring compliance actions.
- Duration
- 1 day 7 hours
- Code
- GDPR06FR Code
Presentation
In the digital age, data has become the most valuable asset, but also the riskiest for businesses. With strict regulations and constant cyberattack threats, how can you ensure confidentiality while remaining competitive? Ignoring GDPR requirements exposes your organisation to substantial financial penalties and an irreparable loss of customer trust.
This one-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of the General Data Protection Regulation. You will explore legal obligations, data subject rights and best practices for turning regulatory constraints into a governance opportunity. Through practical workshops, you will learn to identify sensitive data and deploy tangible security measures such as encryption and pseudonymisation.
By the end of the course, you will have the tools to manage compliance within your department or company. You will be able to respond confidently to a data breach and structure an effective compliance action plan. This expertise will position you as a trusted professional in personal data handling within your business environment.
Objectives
By the end of this GDPR course, you will be able to:
- place GDPR within its European and French legal context to understand its scope;
- identify and precisely categorise personal data and sensitive data within your company;
- distinguish the respective roles and responsibilities of controllers and processors;
- master individual rights (access, erasure, portability) and procedures for responding effectively;
- define technical measures (encryption, pseudonymisation) and organisational measures to protect data assets;
- establish an incident response procedure to notify the CNIL of breaches within statutory deadlines.
Program
Module 1: mastering the GDPR framework and challenges
- The regulation's context, objectives and scope.
- Understanding fundamental principles: lawfulness, transparency and data minimisation.
- Clearly defining stakeholders: controller versus processor.
Hands-on exercises
- Identify personal data flows within a business process.
Module 2: managing individual rights and organisational obligations
- Individual rights in detail: from information to data portability.
- Implementing company obligations: records of processing activities and consent management.
- Assessing financial penalties and reputational risks arising from non-compliance.
Case study
- Analyse a complex customer request exercising the right to erasure.
Module 3: implementing compliance and protective measures
- Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA/PIA) methodology.
- Strengthening security: encryption, pseudonymisation and access control techniques.
- Internal governance: developing privacy policies and raising team awareness.
Hands-on exercises
- Build a compliance action plan roadmap.
Module 4: managing data breaches and incidents
- Incident detection and the mandatory CNIL notification procedure within 72 hours.
- Crisis communication strategy for affected individuals following a data leak.
- Developing an incident response plan to limit technical and legal impact.
Hands-on exercises
- Respond immediately and draft a notification report following a simulated data leak.
Audience
This course is designed for professionals responsible for ensuring data asset integrity and confidentiality within their organisation, including:
- HR, marketing and IT managers seeking to secure strategic records and ensure robust protection of sensitive data within their departments;
- new Data Protection Officers (DPOs) seeking an operational methodology and sound technical practices from the start of their appointment;
- project managers and managers seeking to incorporate Privacy by Design principles into development projects in full compliance with European regulations;
- any employee handling personal data daily who needs secure practices to avoid confidentiality-related professional misconduct risks.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisite applies:
- General knowledge: basic computing skills and knowledge of data management.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Practical exercises
- Case study
Course highlights
- Immediately applicable expertise: a practical approach translating complex legal constraints into management tools directly usable within your business.
- Immersive, action-based learning: take part in four practical workshops based on real situations to consolidate technical and organisational skills.
- CNIL compliance focus: content closely aligned with the regulator's latest recommendations to strengthen notification procedures and processing records.
- Cross-functional, strategic perspective: develop a comprehensive understanding of the legal, IT and management dimensions essential to effective data governance.
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