General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): An Introduction

University College London

Course

Online

£ 199 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    2h

  • Duration

    3 Weeks

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

This online course will help you to handle personal data safely, securely and respectfully.
It provides an introduction to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the legal requirements associated with it.
You'll learn about:
the rights of the individual
the implications for employees
how to make sure your organisation is compliant

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:
explain the history and principles of data regulation which resulted in the GDPR
identify the key concepts and purpose of the GDPR
explain legal bases for processing personal data, including performance of contracts and how consent is obtained
describe the rights of the individual under the regulations
identify the ways in which the GDPR can help to avoid confidentiality breaches
identify the implications of GDPR for you and your workplace
explain actions you and your workplace can take to mitigate risks
describe the role and responsibilities of data protection officers

This course is for anyone handling customer data, whether you work with customers in person, over the phone, or through digital or paper correspondence. You don’t need any previous experience.

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Subjects

  • Data Protection
  • GDPR
  • Personal data safely
  • General Data Protection Regulation
  • Law and history
  • History
  • Law
  • Personal Data
  • Controllers and processors
  • Decision-making

Course programme

The course runs over three weeks. Topics covered each week include the following:

Week 1 - Law and history
  • The purpose and history of data regulation in relation to the new legislation
  • The principles of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • Key concepts, including (but not limited to) the natural person, personal data, controllers and processors, and legitimate interests
Week 2 - The natural person
  • Legal bases for processing, including consent, legitimate interests and contracts
  • The rights of the individual, including (but not limited to) erasure, access and automated decision-making
  • Identifying how the implementation of GDPR could help to prevent particular breaches of data
Week 3 - The organisation and the data lifecycle
  • Implications of GDPR for workers, their places of work and their customers
  • Mitigating risks associated with the handling and processing of data
  • Third party contracts and transfers
  • Roles and responsibilities regarding data protection in the workplace

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