Applied Business Academy
Foundation Certificate in Data protection and GDPR
Accredited and certified by BCS
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Course Introduction
Course Delivery and Support
It is classroom training that requires minimum of 16 hours study.
Course Fee
£757 (with exam + VAT) *tbc
Course Duration
2-DAYS
Skills you will gain
Hold a recognised qualification in data protection.
Gain an understanding of the key changes that the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018) bring to data protection.
Gain an understanding of the new rights available to data subjects and the implications of those rights with the GDPR and Data Protection Act (2018).
Gain an understanding of individual and organisational responsibilities under the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018), particularly the need for effectiveness record keeping.
Gain an understanding of the increased obligations faced by data controllers and data processors as a result of the GDPR coming into force and the Data Protection Act (2018) being enacted.
Be better placed to support their organisation in processing customer data in compliance with the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018).
Who is it for?
Anyone who needs to understand data protection and GDPR in particular.
Entry Requirements:
None. Some knowledge of data protection law would be anadvantage to the candidate, as well as basic working knowledge of IT and GDPR. If you already have this foundation degree prior to January 2018 and can provide us with the certificate, you can apply for the GDPR Update course. Please send us an email in regard to get more information on this update course.
About BCS
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Get ready with a superior advantage for your career
Foundation Certificate in Data protection and GDPR course curriculum
1. Legal background and positioning
2. Identification of processing that must comply with the data protection law
3. Understanding the data protection principles (5 hours, 31%, K2)
4. Rights of the Data Subject
5.Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 2003
6. Data controller and data processor obligations
7. Enforcement
8. Codes of Conduct and Best Practice Standards
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Banking

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