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Overview
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is essential for protecting personal data within the EU. This course provides learners with in-depth knowledge of GDPR principles, enabling them to ensure compliance and safeguard personal data in their organisation. It is vital for maintaining trust and avoiding costly penalties.
This course is aimed at professionals responsible for data protection, privacy officers, and anyone working with personal data. It will help them understand the complexities of GDPR, enabling them to implement effective data protection strategies and advance their careers in data privacy and compliance.
This 2 Day course provided by MPES is designed to equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge required to manage and implement GDPR compliance across various industries. It is an essential step for those looking to specialise in data protection and enhance their role within organisations focusing on privacy and compliance.
Course Objectives
- Understand the key principles of GDPR.
- Assess GDPR compliance within an organisation.
- Implement effective data protection measures.
- Conduct GDPR impact assessments.
- Monitor GDPR compliance and respond to data breaches.
- Advise on data subject rights.
- Stay updated with GDPR changes and best practices.
Upon completion, learners will be able to effectively manage GDPR compliance, ensuring data protection within their organisations and mitigating legal risks. They will also be equipped to advise on privacy policies, conduct audits, and handle data breaches with confidence.
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Course Details
Develop your understanding of essential financial, business and management accounting techniques with ACCA Applied Knowledge. You'll learn basic business and management principles and the skills required of an accountant working in business.
Entry Requirements
Educational Background: There are no specific educational requirements for this course.
Language Proficiency: Learners should have a good command of English, as all course materials, assessments, and discussions are conducted in English.
Interest in EU GDPR: This course is ideal for individuals with a keen interest in building advanced knowledge of the EU GDPR
Learning Outcomes
GDPR Compliance Management: Learners will gain the skills to assess, implement, and monitor GDPR compliance within an organisation, ensuring legal adherence.
Data Protection Implementation: Learners will be able to implement effective data protection measures, safeguarding personal data and minimising risks of breaches.
Privacy Impact Assessments: Learners will be proficient in conducting privacy impact assessments, identifying potential risks and ensuring GDPR compliance in various projects.
Handling Data Breaches: Learners will acquire the expertise to respond to data breaches promptly, mitigate risks, and ensure proper reporting procedures are followed.
Target Audience
- Data Protection Officers
- Privacy Managers
- Compliance Officers
- Legal Advisors
- IT Security Managers
- Risk Managers
- HR Managers
This course is ideal for professionals responsible for data protection and privacy compliance, helping them enhance their expertise in managing GDPR regulations and ensuring organisational compliance.
Course content
- Must I Always Obey a Right?
- Rights and Third Parties
- Requests Made on Behalf of Other Data Subjects
- Guidelines for Children's Maturity
- Responding to a Rights Request
- What is a Month?
- Rights Request Flow Chart
- Right to be Informed
- When Should Information Be Provided?
- Best Practice Guidance
- Right of Access
- Right to Rectification
- Right to Erasure
- When can I Refuse to Comply with a Request for Erasure?
- Erasing Children's Data
- Right to Restrict Processing
- When Processing Should be Restricted?
- Protecting PII
- Other Issues about Restricting Processing
- Right to Data Portability
- Right to Object
- Complying with the Right to Object
- Rejecting the Right to Object
- Processing for Direct Marketing Purposes
- Processing for Research Purposes
- Rights Related to Automated Decision Making and Profiling
- When does the Right not apply?
- When does the Right not apply?
- Provenance
- Overview: SARs
- SAR is an Activity, Not a Title
- How can a SAR be Submitted?
- What Information Should the Response to a SAR Contain?
- Additional Information
- Replying to a SAR
- Confirming a Data Subject’s Identity
- Scope
- Electronic Records
- Non-Electronic Records
- SARs Involving 3rd Party PII
- Fees
- Refusing a Subject Access Request
- Access Requests from Employees
- Credit Reference Agencies
- Best Practice for SARs
- Lawful Processing: A Reminder
- User Rights Change Depending on the Justification
- Lawfulness of Processing Conditions
- Lawfulness for Special Categories of Data
- UK ICO Tool
- Consent
- Key Points About Consent
- Affirmative Action and Explicit Consent
- Introduction of Affirmative Action
- What is Not Affirmative Action?
- Examples of Affirmative Action from the ICO
- Introduction of Explicit Consent
- Explicit Statement
- Obtaining Explicit Consent
- ICOs View of a Poor Form of Explicit Consent
- Obtaining Consent for Scientific Research Purposes
- Getting Consent
- What Should Go into the Consent Request?
- Consent Granularity
- Right to Withdraw Consent
- Children
- Consent Records
- ICOs Examples of Record Keeping
- Key Points When Establishing Consent
- Legitimate Interests
- Getting the Balance Right
- Consent or Legitimate Interest?
- What Lawful Basis Can be Used for Processing Marketing PII?
- Cross Border Transfers
- Transfer Mechanisms
- Derogations
- Adequacy
- Adequate Ways to Safeguard Transfers of PII
- Consent
- One-Off or Infrequent Transfers
- Who is Responsible?
- Transferring PII Between EEA Members
- Adequate Countries Outside of the EEA
- Binding Corporate Rules (BCR)
- What a BCR Must Cover?
- Authorisation for BCRs
- EU-US Privacy Shield
- Privacy Shield Overview
- Privacy Shield: Mechanics
- Model Clauses
- Public Authority Agreements
- Need to Secure
- What is Appropriate?
- Protecting PII – 3 Key Areas
- Coverage
- Defensive Design
- Single Point of Failure (SPOF)
- Incident Response
- Data Breach Reporting Requirements
- Incident Response Team
- Introduction
- What Triggers a Data Protection Impact Assessment?
- Cases Where DPIA is Not Required
- Benefits of DPIA
- Processes to be Considered for a DPIA
- Responsibilities
- DPIA Decision Path
- DPIA Content
- How Do I Conduct A DPIA?
- Signing Off the DPIA
- Mitigating Risks Identified by the DPIA
- Overview
- Need-Want-Drop: Concept Diagram
- Need-Want-Drop: Categorising Data
- Need/Want/Drop Methodology
- What is Cloud Computing?
- Myths of Cloud
- Cloud Challenges
- Controller-Processor Contract
- Checklist
- Data Controller - Summary
- Brexit and its Impact on the GDPR
- Adequacy
- What does this Mean in Practice?
- EU and UK Representatives
- Exemption Rule
- One-Stop Shop
- Lawful, Fair, and Transparent Processing
- Limitation of Purpose, Data and Storage
- Data Subject Rights
- Consent
- Personal Data Breaches
- Privacy by Design
- Data Protection Impact Assessment
- Data Transfers
- Data Protection Officer
- Awareness and Training
- Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency
- Purpose Limitation
- Data Minimisation
- Accuracy
- Storage Limitation
- Integrity and Confidentiality
- Common Data Security Failures
- Consequences
- Fines Relating to Data Breaches
- Litigation from Customers Relating to Data Breaches
- Directors, Officers, and Professional Advisors
- Reputational Damage
- Lesson Learned
- Knowing When and How to Communicate with Affected Individuals is Not Easy
- GDPR is Important, as are Other Legal Frameworks
Module 1: Data Subject Rights
Module 2: Subject Access Requests
Module 3: Lawful Processing
Module 4: Third Country Data
Module 5: Introduction to Protecting Personal Data
Module 6: Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
Module 7: Need Want Drop
Module 8: Dealing with Third Parties and Data in the Cloud
Module 9: Practical Implications: GDPR
Module 10: Legal Requirements of the GDPR
Module 11: Privacy Principles in GDPR
Module 12: Common Data Security Failures, Consequences, and Lessons to be Learnt
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Arvy Pasanting
As a qualified accountant, studying at MPES has been a very rewarding experience. Its team of passionate and dedicated mentors gave me the confidence and knowledge I needed to not just excel at my current role as an auditor, but also inspired me to expand my horizons.
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David Ford
I was recommended MPES after searching for a way to pursue a career in the accounting profession, I have studied with them throughout my journey utilising both their “in class” and online learning opportunities that fit around the needs of my employer, I have found them to be consummate professionals delivering first class accounting courses with support always available.
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Aaron Allcote
As a finance officer, MPES has been a huge help in understanding the process of recording and processing transactions from all different perspectives. The courses are very easy to follow, and the training they provide can be applied to real-life scenarios. The courses have been a huge help for me, and I would highly recommend them.
Aaron Allcote
Bob Beaumont
I completed all of my ACA studies with MPES and I think you would struggle to find a better training provider anywhere in the British Isles. MPES' tutors are excellent both at delivering training and giving individualised feedback and coaching. the supporting materials and the out of class support are also great.
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George Evans
The Financial Risk Management Course at MPES was invaluable in deepening my understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies. The hands-on learning approach allowed me to apply new concepts directly to my work. I highly recommend it for professionals in finance.
George Evans
James Robinson
As a financial consultant, I am always seeking ways to enhance my expertise. The Investment Analysis Course at MPES exceeded my expectations, offering practical skills and knowledge that I can apply immediately in my consulting work. It's an outstanding choice for professionals in finance.
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Laura Bennett
The Corporate Finance Course I attended at MPES was transformative. The depth of knowledge shared by the instructors and the relevance of the topics covered have directly impacted on our financial strategy. I strongly endorse this program for anyone in a leadership position in finance.
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Emma Johnson
The Financial Modeling and Valuation Course at MPES was incredibly insightful. The practical applications and real-world examples helped solidify my understanding of complex concepts. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their financial acumen.
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