Objectives

By the end of this 1-hour remote learning course, you’ll be able to:

• Feel confident in your understanding of GDPR
• Understand why changes were made to the Data Protection Act 1998
• Demonstrate what information is included in the GDPR
• Be able to implement GDPR compliant processes
• Understand what businesses are expected to do in terms of data security
• Gain clarity around the rights of Data Subjects under the GDPR

Agenda

This online course covers the following subject areas:

• Introduction to GDPR – its aims, changes to data protection law and cyber security
• Summary of key changes
• The Information Commissioner’s Office
• Preparation, sanctions and case studies
• Data protection – its terminology and principles
• How to process sensitive personal data legally
• Legal obligations and performance of a contract
• Obtaining consent – methods, right to withdraw and data subject rights
• Consent to transfer data outside the EEA
• Data controller, obligations and data security
• Handling breaches in reporting
• What are the processor obligations?
• How to transfer data across borders safely

Assessment

At the end of this course, you will be expected to take an online exam containing 10 multiple-choice questions. The exam is marked automatically and you’ll find out your results straight away. A pass mark of 80% is required, however, if you are unsuccessful, you can re-take the exam as many times as you need to at no extra charge.

Who is this Course for?

The information in this online GDPR course is for all businesses that use or hold personal data, whether you operate within the EU or not.

If you are responsible for implementing GDPR updates, this course will outline your key responsibilities and help you begin making the necessary changes.