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Understanding the GDPR
Personal data protection must be reflected in organisational practice. Clarify responsibilities, identify risks and connect GDPR requirements to actual processing activities. Develop the knowledge to support teams and structure compliance actions.
- Duration
- 1 day 6 hours
- Code
- GDPR06FR-OPC Code
Presentation
Since 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been a legal obligation across Europe. Its main purpose is to establish a framework for organisations processing personal data and protect the people whose information is used. It safeguards sensitive data from collection through processing to deletion, both online and on paper.
Organisations collecting information must implement strict controls and security measures to apply the GDPR properly. This course introduces the main provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation. You will begin with key introductory questions , explore the obligations and then examine organisational arrangements to understand the steps to implement within your organisation for GDPR compliance.
Please note: if your work involves processing customers' personal data, this course is essential for understanding the regulation and achieving compliance.
Objectives
This Understanding the GDPR course will enable you to:
- Understand data protection.
- Understand the legal framework and scope of data protection regulations.
- Identify compliance stages and the steps to follow.
Program
Module 1: introduction to the General Data Protection Regulation
- Key issues addressed by the GDPR.
- The relationship between France's Data Protection Act and the GDPR.
- The GDPR legal framework.
- The 6 main GDPR principles.
- Data subject rights.
- The scope of the GDPR.
- GDPR considerations for overseas territories.
Module 2: GDPR foundations and obligations
- Categories of ordinary and sensitive data: identity, social and financial circumstances, bank details, login information, location, etc.
- Roles and responsibilities.
- Controllers and processors.
- Supervisory authorities: CNIL.
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO).
Module 3: decisions and GDPR compliance
- Creating a record of processing activities.
- Privacy impact assessments (PIA).
- Financial and reputational risks.
- A practical compliance process.
- Managing personal data breaches.
Audience
This course is intended for:
- CIOs, CISOs, business leaders, legal teams, project managers, HR directors, accountants and sales professionals.
Prerequisites
This Understanding the GDPR course has no prerequisites.
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
- Quiz / multiple-choice questions
Course highlights
A short course providing data protection awareness, support for GDPR compliance and learning materials.
Dates and sessions
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