Overview
Designed for those who need a strong grounding in data protection, this course covers the EU GDPR framework, roles of data protection officers, mechanisms for privacy-by-design/default, breach management, consent, records management, and supervisory authority coordination.
Objectives
By the end of this course, leaner will be able to:
- Define personal data, data subject rights, lawful processing, and breach procedures
- Explain legitimate processing grounds, purpose limitations, and retention rules
- Identify organizational elements like data protection authorities and BCRs
- Describe technical and organizational GDPR measures (PIA, privacy by design/default)
- Understand GDPR application in marketing, social media, and data lifecycle management
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites; ideal for professionals handling personal data, including DPOs, privacy/compliance officers, legal counsel, security managers, or anyone aiming to master GDPR fundamentals.
Course Outline
Module 1: Privacy & Data Protection Fundamentals and Regulationskeerti2025-06-25T06:18:39+05:30
- Privacy definitions and GDPR foundations
- Personal data and special categories
- Legitimate grounds, purpose, and storage limitations
- Data subject rights (e.g. right to be forgotten, data portability)
- Data breach definitions and notification procedures
Module 2: Organizing Data Protectionkeerti2025-06-25T06:24:52+05:30
- Organizational measures and GDPR compliance
- Role and responsibilities of Data Protection Authorities
- Data transfers to third countries, BCRs, and contractual safeguards
Module 3: Technical & Organizational Measureskeerti2025-06-25T09:06:47+05:30
- Privacy by design and by default
- Conducting PIAs and privacy audits
- Data lifecycle (collection, retention, deletion) in marketing and social media
Module 4: Exam Preparation and Conceptskeerti2025-06-25T09:10:59+05:30
- Review of basic concepts, abbreviations, and terminology relevant to GDPR
Module 5: Summary & Applicationkeerti2025-06-25T09:09:10+05:30
- Practical application scenarios and standard GDPR use cases
