GDPR: Data Protection Officer Skills

the fundamentals of the GDPR
the role of DPOs
the handling, management, and protection of personal data
the legal aspects of GDPR
the behavioural issues in data protection
the technical aspects of handling personal data

Though this course is open to anyone who wants to better understand the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR), it is ideally suited to those in a variety of job roles including:

Data Protection Officers (DPOs) in large organisations in the EU
Those who handle and manage data in small organisations in the EU, but are not formally required to have DPOs
Those outside the EU who are interested in acquiring knowledge of data protection, particularly in jurisdictions that have recently developed – or are in the process of developing – data protection regulations

The course is free and widely available for anyone to take part in regardless of age, location or education status.

However, there are some basic requirements. You will need access to the internet whether it is on your PC, tablet, mobile or other electronic devices, as well as a valid email address to register with our online learning environment in order to take part in the course.

You will need to agree to the terms and conditions before you start the course which will be available when you enrol.

We are proud to be an accredited provider of the CPD Standards Office for our online short courses and free courses, demonstrating that they conform to CPD best practice and are appropriate for inclusion in a formal CPD record.