Course Outline
Introduction to the GDPR
- Distinguishing between personal and sensitive data
- Assembling your project team
- Interpreting key GDPR terminology
- Implementing privacy by design and privacy by default
Establishing a dedicated team
- Selecting the right personnel from legal, marketing, IT, and HR departments to support GDPR initiatives
- Defining the role of a DPO and assessing the necessity of one
Permissions and Access Control
- Identifying whether data qualifies as personal data
- Defining who has authority to access data
- Determining how and where data is retained, whether electronically or on paper
- Implementing measures to secure data
Rights and Obligations
- Understanding Data Subjects and their associated rights
- Reviewing the Controller’s responsibilities
- Examining the Processor’s duties
- Managing data subject requests
- Navigating international data transfers
- Identifying what constitutes a data breach
- Understanding potential fines and penalties
- Overseeing third-party services
- Handling cross-border data transfers
Developing Policies and Procedures (Legal Considerations)
- Drafting data privacy policies for employees and clients
- Documenting the legal basis for data retention
- Establishing codes of conduct for data collection and handling
- Reviewing third-party contracts with external suppliers
ongoing Maintenance
- Keeping data current and ensuring its accuracy
- Updating privacy notices and procedures in response to GDPR amendments
- Revising contracts as necessary to maintain compliance
Requirements
No specific prior requirements are necessary to participate in this course.
Testimonials (3)
The variety of the information shared and the clarity to explain terms in plain English.
Arisbe Mendoza - Fairtrade International
Course - GDPR Workshop
The training was very informative and relevant to the realities of what we are dealing with. It was very eye-opening to understand how to deal with data of UE residents. The trainer was very informed and prepared on the subject.
Isaac Rewa - Fairtrade International
Course - GDPR Workshop
I generally enjoyed the knowledge of the trainer.
